Read the version and other project metadata from project.json

Question

In an ASP.NET Core ( ASP 5, ASP vNext):

How can I read the version and other meta data in the project.json in my Razor views?

My project.json file is something like this:

{ 
    "version" : "1.0.0-*",
    "authors" : ["author 1", "author 2"],
    "description" : "my project description"
    // ...
}

Answer 1

You could use the options model. I have created a sample to read the version number out to the layout page next to the footer here and you can read about configuration here. Lastly, there is a great project for live.asp.net created by Damian Edwards of the ASP.NET team here. I hope this helps.