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  1. IL output could show storage too

    Comparing the IL C#1 view to ILSpy, the one thing (other than font) that makes it easier to understand in ILSpy is that it includes output for the fields storage, e.g. the IL C#1 for the expression await Console.In.ReadLineAsync() generates a MoveNext that refers to fields we can't see the definition for in LinqPad but can see in ILSpy.

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  2. util's saved string browser

    Utils.SaveString is awesome, but would be nice to have some kind of viewer/browser to see what is being stored

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  3. Autocomplete classes in any namespace (+ add using if needed)

    Hi, I would like to be able to complete any type that is not in the current using namespaces, similar to what Rider does. It is very inconvenient otherwise.
    Example:
    Suppose I want to use a RNGCryptoServiceProvider class, but I don't know what namespace it's in or how it's exactly spelled. I only remember it contains Crypto in it. So I would type "Crypto", press CTRL+Space and get it in the completion list, even though its namespace was not in the using list. You can show its namespace in a completion item to the right, like RNGCryptoServiceProvider (in System.Security.Cryptography).…

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  4. Option to disable NuGet/EULA prompts

    I would like an option to disable all NuGet related prompts. I would like to be able to run a script without having to worry about NuGet package download confirmation or any particular license attached to the NuGet package. I find these annoying since I use packages from a private feed.

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  5. Convert to class from anonymous objects

    Something like in VS 2019, right click menu, "Convert to class". It would be so helpful for tasks like data exploration.

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  6. Support custom project properties and environment variables

    Sometimes we need to specify custom project properties and environment variables for a query, for example, <EnablePreviewFeatures>true</EnablePreviewFeatures> and env vars DOTNET_TieredPgo=1. Please allow us to customize project properties and environment variables.

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  7. Dark Theme like Windows 10 Dark / Visual Studio 2019 Dark

    Dark Theme like Visual Studio 2019 Dark

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  8. Add support for C# 9.0 in LinqPad 5

    I have both LP5 and LP6, but I don't seem to have a way to write code snippets in C# 9.0 against .NET Framework 4.6/4.7/4.8. I'm fine with switching over to LP6 if/when I want to target .Net core or .Net 5/6, but I still need a way to test the latest language features against the older Framework versions.

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  9. Require auth like fingerprint/windows hello for production connections

    Today we use read only connections for production databases and it works well. But everyone once in a while we do need to change a value in a production db.
    Today we then connect with different credentials which takes a little time.

    My suggestion is a connection that linqpad enforces with fingerprint, windows hello or similar.
    So the connection is always there (and read/write) but every time I want to use it I have to authenticate. This would still be much faster then creating new connection (and in the other scenario I also have to remember to disconnect manually but…

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  10. Add a built-in Median Function

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  11. Add "jk" to escape in vi mode.

    LINQPad only supports "kj" for now..

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  12. support .exe assembly references

    I can add a reference to an assembly that's blah.exe but I can't consume types inside it. If I copy blah.exe to blah.dll everything's fine, but that would appear to be a dull and unnecessary (and forgettable) step.

    If there's a valid reason why this can't be delivered then fine, I'll live with it, but - granted I know diddly-squat about LinqPad internals - it doesn't seem like it'd be hard to add.

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  13. Add a context menu command "Copy as new List<string>" to the grid context menu.

    Similar to the RedGate SQL Prompt function "Copy as IN Clause".

    To use this, you return results into the grid. Then select a range of values in one column and select "Copy as new List<string>" from the context menu. It then copies the C# code for creating a List<string> with those values to the clipboard. For example:

    new List<string> {
    "OMO-155165",
    "PQJ-155177",
    "ABI-155153",
    "HCI-155167"
    }

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  14. Add a "Enable Word Wrap" toggle button on the toolbar

    I'm switching Word Wrap flag very often. When there is a big string in the Editor, I have to switch between Enable Word Wrap and Disable Word Wrap. So it would be better providing Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-E-W) or have a button on the toolbar.

    Screenshot: https://imgur.com/HhnA2lr

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  15. add extension methods Folded and Expanded for overiding initial folded/expanded state

    add extension methods Folded and Expanded for overiding initial folded/expanded state ignoring depth level from Dump function for that member

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  16. Single LINQPad for both .net framework and .net

    It will be useful if a single LINQPad can handle both .NET framework and .NET queries. It will result in less context switching when working on different kind of queries.

    I know separation has benefits of doing less testing for .NET Framework version as it is more or less complete, but it is annoying to switch and now I need to keep track of queries separately.

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  17. Port LINQPad to Avalonia XPF for Mac/Linux users

    The Avalonia team recently released a cross platform version of WPF, called XPF. It’s my understanding that WPF is what powers LINQPad and is a key problem holding it back from being cross platform.

    Is this a feasible solution or something that could be considered? Would absolutely love it if I could keep using LINQPad on my Mac

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  18. Cache object DateOnly TimeOnly

    I got unhandled exception when cache object has DateOnly and TimeOnly property

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  19. Add multilingual support for LinqPad

    for example Chinese, Japanese, Russian, etc. to improve the efficiency of non-native English developers. Although LinqPad words is not cumbersome, but I think this should be a basic function.

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  20. manage users attached to the 10 User license from central location

    I can partially see the machines that are connected to my license but would like to be able to see it by user name, since it is a 10 user license. Would be nice to manage what users get the license and delete users and machines if someone leaves.

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