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dotnet@8 for Mac

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Quick answer: dotnet@8 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dotnet@8. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,473 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dotnet@8 is

dotnet@8 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@8

  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@8.

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@8 on Mac?

Run brew install dotnet@8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is dotnet@8 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dotnet@8 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@8?

It was installed 1,473 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #816 in this catalogue.

What version of dotnet@8 is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.0.132.