Add note about running dotnet-format only against trusted code #50539
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JoeRobich
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Pull request overview
This PR adds a security warning to the dotnet format documentation, cautioning users that the command may restore, compile, and run analyzers from projects or solutions, and should only be used with trusted code.
Key Changes
- Added a CAUTION alert box in the Arguments section warning users about security implications of running
dotnet format
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Summary
Add a note that dotnet-format should be only invoked against trusted code (outcome of a security review).
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