Is there any tool for reformatting C# code?

Question

I am looking for a (preferably) command-line tool that can reformat the C# source code on a directory tree. Ideally, I should be able to customize the formatting. Bonus points if the tool can be run on mono (or linux).

Answer 1

You could give Artistic Style a try, it requires perl to be installed though. It's got a decent list of formatting options, and supports C and Java as well.

Answer 2

This isn't command-line, mono or linux, but it's something: I've been using ReSharper (made by JetBrains) and it's rather good. It's a Visual Studio plugin, so I'm guessing it's not your cup of tea, but hopefully someone will come along with a better answer :)

Answer 3

Second the Resharper suggestion. There are hundreds of other productivity boosts that will go along with it.

Answer 4

Take a look at Polystyle

Answer 5

For completeness, check out http://uncrustify.sourceforge.net/

Answer 6

Check out astyle. I am sure the KDE guys use it, but the website said that it supports C#.

Answer 7

A bit late coming across this... You could also try NArrange to reformat your code. The formatting options it supports are still pretty limited, but it can process an entire directory and is a command-line tool. Also, NArrange runs under Mono.

Answer 8

I know this is an old post but I am going to second the ReSharper suggestion anyways. I can't live without it.

The built-in reformatting is under the ReSharper->Tools->Cleanup Code menu and is bound to Ctrl-E Ctrl-C by default.

Answer 9

I use emacs and csharp-mode. One keystroke and the module is reformatted according to my desires.

before:

after:

Answer 10

See SD C# Formatter