mono-mdk-for-visual-studio ☆

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Description:
Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.12.0.206@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @MonoProject | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: dotnet csharp runtime compiler development

Install: brew install --cask mono-mdk-for-visual-studio

About:
Mono is a versatile, cross-platform runtime and development suite that enables developers to build and run .NET applications on macOS, Linux, and Windows. It provides a robust C# compiler and a comprehensive set of libraries, offering an open-source path for creating diverse applications from command-line tools to web services.

Key Features:

Cross-platform .NET implementation
C# compiler and runtime
ASP.NET support for web applications
Compatibility with .NET Framework APIs

Use Cases:

Developing and running .NET applications on macOS and Linux
Porting existing Windows .NET applications to other platforms
Building web applications with ASP.NET on non-Windows servers

Alternatives:

.NET – The official Microsoft .NET (formerly .NET Core) is the modern, unified platform, while Mono is the original open-source implementation with a focus on cross-platform compatibility.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 1, 2025 8:51pm	6.12.0.206	0	VERSION_BUMP	a643bbbd
Aug 18, 2025 10:26am	6.12.0.206	0	VERSION_BUMP	405d4389