microsoft / microsoft/vscode-dotnettools

Consider adding a NuGet package static option

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Description

When I select "Add NuGet Package..", I'm presented with a quick-pick wizard. If my search yields a result, and I have a package I select to install, all the versions are listed. Now, but default this setting is disabled:

NuGet: Include Prerelease Package Versions

I didn't know that setting existed. It would be great if when it's disabled, that the user is shown two additional options:

  1. Include Prerelease Versions: Selecting this would re-populate the list with prerelease versions.

  2. Configure NuGet Prerelease Versions: Selecting this exits the wizard, and opens the following settings:

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