Can I use the .NET Framework from JavaScript (JScript) or VBScript?

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I want to write a script that can run on a vanilla Windows (XP or later) system and call methods in an installed (GAC'd) .NET assembly. (I need to deliver the script to other people and I don't want to assume that they have anything in particular installed (other than the the assembly in question). Can I use JavaScript (JScript) or VBScript (in conjunction with the standard Windows cscript/wscript commands) to do this somehow?

Does it have to be a script? If there's an installed .net assembly, you could safely assume the framework is installed and provide a small console app. — Paddy
– Paddy, Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 16:45

Justin Swartsel · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-21 17:59:09Z

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If the class whose methods you wish to call is exposed to COM, you should be able to do something like this (VBScript):

Dim o
Set o = CreateObject("MyAssembly.MyObject")
o.MyMethod()

ScottS' answer has a good link.

edited Dec 21, 2009 at 17:59

answered Dec 21, 2009 at 16:40

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ScottS · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-21 16:37:10Z

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I've never tried it, but I would think your best bet would be to call the .Net component via COM interop. This article should get you started.

answered Dec 21, 2009 at 16:37

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