How do I use json.net in my class after installing it with NuGet?

Question

I installed json.net using the NuGet package manager:

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But now when I actually try to use the thing by doing something like:

JObject message = Jobject.parse(someJson);

I am getting Type or namespace name 'JObject' could not be found.

How do I include it in my solution after NuGet installation?

nuget adds the dll to your project references. Jobject is not in your current namespace so you need to write out Newtonsoft.Json.Linq.JObject or add the using statement as Thomas suggested. — DeveloperGuo
– DeveloperGuo, Commented Mar 17, 2014 at 16:09

Thomas Levesque · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-17 16:00:31Z

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You need to import the namespace containing the JObject class:

using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;

answered Mar 17, 2014 at 16:00

Thomas Levesque

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Just an extra tip. You can right click "JObject" and look for "Resolve". It will add the namespace...if it is able to be found.

@granadaCoder, you can also press Ctrl + . on JObject to invoke the smart menu

Not sure why this isn't in their getting started guide