visual-studio ☆
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Description:
Integrated development environment
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 17.6.14.413,154dca6a-af92-456d-8874-9c7c27f0bd21,60bf4fe63620e88714aef690ec794226@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @VisualStudio  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ide development microsoft dotnet csharp programming
Install: brew install --cask visual-studio
About:
Microsoft Visual Studio is a comprehensive integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. It provides sophisticated tools for building, debugging, and deploying applications across multiple platforms. The Mac version focuses primarily on .NET and C# development, offering a native experience for developers on Apple hardware.
Key Features:
  • Advanced code editing and IntelliSense
  • Integrated debugger and profiler
  • Source control integration with Git
  • Cross-platform development support
  • Built-in testing tools
Use Cases:
  • Building .NET applications and services
  • Web development with ASP.NET
  • Mobile app development with Xamarin
  • Game development with Unity
Alternatives:
  • Visual Studio Code – Lightweight editor with extensions vs full-featured IDE
  • JetBrains Rider – Cross-platform .NET IDE with different pricing model
  • Xcode – Apple's IDE focused on Swift/Objective-C vs Microsoft's .NET focus
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm 17.6.14.413,154dca6a-af92-456d-8874-9c7c27f0bd21,60bf4fe63620e88714aef690ec794226 0 VERSION_BUMP 02f87d4f
Sep 1, 2025 8:52pm 17.6.14.413,154dca6a-af92-456d-8874-9c7c27f0bd21,60bf4fe63620e88714aef690ec794226 0 VERSION_BUMP 16050c1c
Aug 13, 2024 9:16pm 17.6.14.413,154dca6a-af92-456d-8874-9c7c27f0bd21,60bf4fe63620e88714aef690ec794226 0 VERSION_BUMP a704b6a1
Jul 12, 2024 7:05pm 17.6.13.424,f96671c7-42c3-434d-85e7-87c23a8044ba,b0a7e7510b55c11fc3daa88843723315 0 VERSION_BUMP 00f6de7d
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