Package Manager Console

On this page, you can configure the preferences for Rider's NuGet Package Manager Console.


Use PowerShell as .NET tool	With this option selected, JetBrains Rider will validate the selected tool and offer to install, update, or restore it if it's invalid. The Auto option prioritizes the local tool if available, falling back to the global tool. The minimal supported tool version is 7.0.4. The global .NET PowerShell tool may not work on all system architectures. As an alternative, use a local tool or install PowerShell following the official instructions for your system and architecture, then specify the installed executable.
Use an existing PowerShell installation	Select this option to specify a custom path to an existing PowerShell executable on your machine. For example, on Windows, you can use the built-in Windows PowerShell. No validation is performed for this option, so ensure the specified path is valid and the version is compatible. Version 5.1 or later is recommended.

Use PowerShell as .NET tool

With this option selected, JetBrains Rider will validate the selected tool and offer to install, update, or restore it if it's invalid.

The Auto option prioritizes the local tool if available, falling back to the global tool. The minimal supported tool version is 7.0.4.

Use an existing PowerShell installation

Select this option to specify a custom path to an existing PowerShell executable on your machine. For example, on Windows, you can use the built-in Windows PowerShell.

No validation is performed for this option, so ensure the specified path is valid and the version is compatible. Version 5.1 or later is recommended.

16 March 2026