web
You’re offline. This is a read only version of the page.
close
Skip to main content

Announcements

No record found.

News and Announcements icon
Community site session details

Community site session details

Session Id :
Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Integration, Dataverse...
Suggested Answer

Is any alternative to ILMerge?

(0) ShareShare
ReportReport
Posted on by 247

Hello,

I am wondering if I can get some help with ILMerge related clarification query.

Basically, I have the below 2 (D365 online) scenarios and wondering if there is any way to avoid doing the ILmerge!?:

1) I have got a Plugin project that uses Newtonsoft.Json Nuget package as a project reference and thus requiring the ILmerge to be done before deploying the same plugin.

2) Also, I have a custom code activity that uses a "Business Library" based visual studio project reference (which is also used in other project types e.g. Console app etc) and thus requiring the ILmerge to be done before deploying it.

Can I please be advised if doing the ILMerge is the only option here?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Regards, AR

I have the same question (0)
  • ARTECH Profile Picture
    247 on at

    Hello,

    I am wondering if I can get some help with ILMerge related clarification query.

    Basically, I have the below 2 (D365 online) scenarios and wondering if there is any way to avoid doing the ILmerge!?:

    1) I have got a Plugin project that uses Newtonsoft.Json Nuget package as a project reference and thus requiring the ILmerge to be done before deploying the same plugin.

    2) Also, I have a custom code activity that uses a "Business Library" based visual studio project reference (which is also used in other project types e.g. Console app etc) and thus requiring the ILmerge to be done before deploying it.

    Can I please be advised if doing the ILMerge is the only option here?

    Thanks for your help in advance.

    Regards, AR

    =======================

  • ARTECH Profile Picture
    247 on at

    Hello,

    I am wondering if I can get some help with ILMerge related clarification query.

    Basically, I have the below 2 (D365 online) scenarios and wondering if there is any way to avoid doing the ILmerge!?:

    1) I have got a Plugin project that uses Newtonsoft.Json Nuget package as a project reference and thus requiring the ILmerge to be done before deploying the same plugin.

    2) Also, I have a custom code activity that uses a "Business Library" based visual studio project reference (which is also used in other project types e.g. Console app etc) and thus requiring the ILmerge to be done before deploying it.

    Can I please be advised if doing the ILMerge is the only option here?

    Thanks for your help in advance.

    Regards, AR


    =======================

  • Suggested answer
    a33ik Profile Picture
    84,331 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hello,

    There are options:

    1. Newtonsoft.Json - use .Net serialization instead - develop1.net/.../ILMergeNotSupported

    2. Regarding the "Shared Logic" library - you can use Shared Project - medium.com/.../shared-project-an-alternative-to-ilmerge-in-dynamics-crm-plugin-development-94e810ae1ac2

Under review

Thank you for your reply! To ensure a great experience for everyone, your content is awaiting approval by our Community Managers. Please check back later.

Helpful resources

Quick Links

Introducing the 2026 Season 1 community Super Users

Congratulations to our 2026 Super Stars!

Congratulations to our 2025 Community Spotlights

Thanks to all of our 2025 Community Spotlight stars!

Leaderboard > Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Integration, Dataverse, and general topics

#1
11manish Profile Picture

11manish 156

#2
Pallavi Phade Profile Picture

Pallavi Phade 102 Super User 2026 Season 1

#3
Abhilash Warrier Profile Picture

Abhilash Warrier 55 Super User 2026 Season 1

Last 30 days Overall leaderboard

Product updates

Dynamics 365 release plans