dotenv | A simple .env loader for .NET 8

Description

dotenv provides simple support for loading environment variables from a .env file to the system level for .NET 8 applications. It helps manage sensitive configurations and enhances application portability.

Features

• Automatic loading of environment variables from a .env file.
• Compatible with .NET 8.
• Easy integration into existing projects.

Installation

To install dotenv, add the package to your project using NuGet:

dotnet add package PiscesMetadata.EnvironmentVariables

using Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting;

public class Program
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        CreateHostBuilder(args).Build().Run();
    }

    public static IHostBuilder CreateHostBuilder(string[] args) =>
        Host.CreateDefaultBuilder(args)
            .WithEnvironmentVariables()
            .ConfigureServices((hostContext, services) =>
            {
                // Configure your services here
            });
}

.env File

Create a file named .env in the root of your project and define your environment variables in the following format:

DATABASE_URL=your_database_url
API_KEY=your_api_key

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome. If you would like to contribute, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Contact

For more information, contact François López at here.