NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder 0.3.0

dotnet add package NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder --version 0.3.0
                    
NuGet\Install-Package NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder -Version 0.3.0
                    
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<PackageReference Include="NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder" Version="0.3.0" />
                    
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package.
<PackageVersion Include="NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder" Version="0.3.0" />
                    
Directory.Packages.props
<PackageReference Include="NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder" />
                    
Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package.
paket add NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder --version 0.3.0
                    
#r "nuget: NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder, 0.3.0"
                    
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package.
#:package NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder@0.3.0
                    
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package.
#addin nuget:?package=NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder&version=0.3.0
                    
Install as a Cake Addin
#tool nuget:?package=NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder&version=0.3.0
                    
Install as a Cake Tool

NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder

NuGet

Typed frame construction package for NetworkInspector.

What This Is

NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder helps you construct valid protocol frame stacks in .NET code.

Use it when you need to:

  • generate test traffic,
  • build synthetic packet streams,
  • create protocol-valid frames for tooling and simulation.

Why It Stands Out

  • Fluent, typed composition via FrameStack.Start(...).Then(...).CreateWithFixedValues().
  • Supports common link/network/transport/application stack combinations.
  • Suitable for reusable build pipelines and high-frequency generation loops.

Install

dotnet add package NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder

Quick Start

using NetworkInspector.FrameBuilder;

EthernetLayer eth = new(dstMac, srcMac);
IPv4Layer ip = new(srcIp, dstIp);
UdpLayer udp = new(srcPort: 12345, dstPort: 53);

var stack = FrameStack
    .Start(eth)
    .Then(ip)
    .Then(udp)
    .CreateWithFixedValues();

byte[] buffer = new byte[stack.HeaderSize + payload.Length];
var sequence = stack.Build(payload);

while (sequence.MoveNext(buffer, out int written))
{
    sender.Send(buffer.AsSpan(0, written));
}

Common Tasks

Build Single Frames

Use CreateWithFixedValues() and one Build(payload) sequence for deterministic frame emission.

Build Fragmented Output

Use the returned frame sequence and iterate until completion when payload size exceeds one frame.

Build Stateful Packet Streams

Open sessions when sequence numbers, IDs, or counters must advance across packets.

Limits And Caller Responsibilities

  • Follow protocol constraints for checksums and segmentation behavior in your stack design.
  • Validate payload sizing assumptions for transport-specific workflows.
  • Keep generation loops bounded and cancellation-aware in long-running jobs.

License

MIT License

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET net10.0 is compatible.  net10.0-android was computed.  net10.0-browser was computed.  net10.0-ios was computed.  net10.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net10.0-macos was computed.  net10.0-tvos was computed.  net10.0-windows was computed. 
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Version Downloads Last Updated
0.3.0 41 5/21/2026
0.2.0 40 5/19/2026