If you've started multiple .NET projects, you've probably written the same appsettings.json file over and over again.
It usually begins with the basics:
Connection strings
Logging
Authentication
Caching
External service configuration
Custom application settings
None of it is particularly difficult, but it is repetitive. And when you're eager to start building features, it's easy to forget a configuration section or spend time copying settings from another project.
After repeating this process across different .NET applications, I decided to build a small utility to simplify it.
Introducing the .NET AppSettings Generator
I created a free .NET AppSettings Generator that helps developers generate a clean and well-structured appsettings.json file in just a few seconds.
The goal is straightforward:
Generate a structured appsettings.json file quickly
Reduce repetitive project setup
Keep configuration organized and consistent
Spend less time on boilerplate and more time building features
🔗 Try it here:
https://saddamhossain.net/dev-tools/appsettings-generator
Why I Built It
I enjoy building small developer tools that solve everyday problems.
This isn't a replacement for customizing your application's configuration. Instead, it's a starting point that helps developers avoid repetitive setup and begin new projects with a cleaner foundation.
Sometimes the biggest productivity gains come from improving the small tasks we perform every day.
I'd Love Your Feedback
The tool is completely free, and I'm actively improving it.
If you give it a try, I'd really appreciate your feedback.
Are there configuration sections you'd like to see added?
Is there anything that could make the generator more useful?
Did you find any issues or edge cases?
Every suggestion helps make the tool better for the .NET community.
Thanks for reading, and happy coding! 🚀
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