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dotnet for Mac

.NET Core

Quick answer: dotnet is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dotnet. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 11,463 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dotnet is

dotnet is a command-line tool for macOS: .NET Core.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install dotnet

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install dotnet.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dotnet on Mac?

Run brew install dotnet in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is dotnet open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dotnet run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is dotnet?

It was installed 11,463 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #175 in this catalogue.

What version of dotnet is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.0.402.