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### <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Fody/Fody/master/package_icon.png" height="28px"> Extensible tool for weaving .net assemblies

Manipulating the IL of an assembly as part of a build requires a significant amount of plumbing code. This plumbing code involves knowledge of both the MSBuild and Visual Studio APIs. Fody attempts to eliminate that plumbing code through an extensible add-in model.

**This is the codebase of core Fody engine. For more information on the larger Fody project see https://github.com/Fody/Home.**

**See [Milestones](https://github.com/Fody/Fody/milestones?state=closed) for release notes.**


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## Community backed

Fody requires significant effort to maintain. As such it relies on financial support to ensure its long term viability.

**It is expected that all developers using Fody [become a Patron on OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/fody/contribute/patron-3059).**

[See Licensing/Patron FAQ](https://github.com/Fody/Home/blob/master/pages/licensing-patron-faq.md) for more information.


### Gold Sponsors

Support this project by [becoming a Gold Sponsor](https://opencollective.com/fody/contribute/gold-7088). A large company logo will be added here with a link to your website.

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### Silver Sponsors

Support this project by [becoming a Silver Sponsor](https://opencollective.com/fody/contribute/silver-7086). A medium company logo will be added here with a link to your website.

<a href="https://www.gresearch.co.uk/"><img alt="G-Research" width="120px" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Fody/Home/master/images/g-research.svg?sanitize=true"></a> <a href="https://particular.net/"><img alt="Particular Software" width="200px" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Fody/Home/master/images/particular.svg?sanitize=true"></a>


### Bronze Sponsors

Support this project by [becoming a Bronze Sponsor](https://opencollective.com/fody/contribute/bronze-7085). The company avatar will show up here with a link to your OpenCollective Profile.

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### Patrons and sponsors

Thanks to all the backers and sponsors! Support this project by [becoming a patron](https://opencollective.com/fody/contribute/patron-3059).

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## Documentation and Further Learning

  * [Licensing and patron FAQ](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/licensing-patron-faq.md)<br>
    **It is expected that all developers using Fody [become a Patron on OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/fody/order/3059).** See [Licensing/Patron FAQ](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/licensing-patron-faq.md) for more information.
  * [Usage](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/usage.md)<br>
    Introduction to using Fody.
  * [Configuration](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/configuration.md)<br>
    All configuration options for Fody.
  * [Addin discovery](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/addin-discovery.md)<br>
    How addins are resolved.
  * [List of Fody weavers/addins](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/addins.md)<br>
  * [Changelog](https://github.com/Fody/Fody/milestones?state=closed)
  * [FodyAddinSamples](https://github.com/Fody/FodyAddinSamples)<br>
    A GitHub repo that contains a working sample of every Fody addin.
  * [Common errors](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/common-errors.md)
  * [In solution weaving](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/in-solution-weaving.md)<br>
    Writing an addin that manipulates IL within the same solution.
  * [ProcessedByFody class](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/processedbyfody-class.md)<br>
    Marker class added to target assemblies for diagnostic purposes.
  * [Strong naming](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/strong-naming.md)
  * [Supported runtimes and IDE](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/supported-runtimes-and-ide.md)
  * [Addin development](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/addin-development.md)<br>
    Building a new Fody addin.
  * [Addin packaging](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/addin-packaging.md)<br>
    Packaging and deployment of Fody weavers.
  * [BasicFodyAddin](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/BasicFodyAddin)<br>
    A simple project meant to illustrate how to build an addin.
  * [Fody Project Configuration Manager](https://github.com/tom-englert/ProjectConfigurationManager/wiki/6.-Fody)<br>
    Provides an interactive tool that can support configuring weavers, which is especially helpful in solutions with many projects.
  * [Backers tracking/info](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/backers.md)
  * [Donations](https://github.com/Fody/Home/tree/master/pages/donations.md)<br>
    Every month the Fody project will donate a portion of funding raised to a charity or other cause.


## Contributors

This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute.
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