Brutal Developer .NET Assembly Strong-Name Signer : Make sure to apply your digital strong-name signature to the applications you worked on and that include third-party assemblies with this tool
Brutal Developer .NET Assembly Strong-Name Signer is a tiny piece of software that provides developers with a simple method of signing .NET assemblies or projects that you have worked on.
Includes a clean and organized UI that supports drag and drop
Following a quick and straightforward setup, you are welcomed by a minimalistic, yet suitable interface that is split into two main sections. In the upper area, you can add the Key File containing the digital signature, provide the password for the PFX file, if any, and select the output folder for the signed assemblies.The lower half of the main window enables you to preview the files and folders that you queue for strong-name signing. You will be happy to learn that you can add the files to the signed via the dedicated button or, more conveniently, via drag and drop. On a side note, the utility also enables you to bring forth the Windows console and perform the same automation operations via commands.
Allows you to sign assemblies you do not have the source code for
In the eventuality that you normally sign your own projects, then you probably noticed that if you reference an unsigned assembly you get an irritating error. The advantage of the program stems from the fact that it allows you to strong-name sign assemblies and libraries you do not have the source code for.Simply put, the application enables you to re-write the reference to that it matches the newly signed versions of the assemblies. It is worth mentioning that the program automatically backs up the files prior to signing and it supports assemblies built in 1.0 to 4.5 .NET Framework. In case you do not have an SNK file, then one can be generated for you.
A tool that can be useful to any developer working on multiple projects
Regardless of whether you are unable to contact the developer that you have been collaborating with on a project or you need an efficient way to strong-sign your work, Brutal Developer .NET Assembly Strong-Name Signer can come in handy in various situations.
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
Brutal Developer .NET Assembly Strong-Name Signer runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Apache License 2.0
license
— the installer is 1 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Encryption Security.
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