F# on NuGet

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Several community members maintain NuGet packages to help distribute F# for project use. I applaud you for taking the time to create these. Unfortunately, I've not been able to use the FSharp.Core NuGet package as the .optdata and .sigdata files are not included. Also, I've found that I need to include a kitchen sink and add <FscToolPath>..\lib\FSharp\</FscToolPath> into each project manually in order to get projects to build on teamcity. I presume that most people with Visual Studio have F# installed, but for whatever reason it's not a safe assumption everywhere.

Would it be possible to create a NuGet package that includes the set of files above? I am fairly certain the license allows for those files to be redistributed. I've read it previously and tried numerous combinations of file inclusions trying to get things to work. I think I am correct in saying these are the necessary files and project elements for running F# apps on a machine without an F# installation.

Do others have thoughts on this? How are others packaging F# to run elsewhere? I'm happy to create the NuGet package; I just didn't want to step on toes and wanted to know if I was simply missing something obvious.

Cheers,

Ryan