Mono
brew install --cask mono-mdk
v6.12.0.206
Open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework for running .NET applications on macOS.
Why you might care
Mono lets you run .NET applications and libraries on macOS without relying on Microsoft's official .NET runtime. It's useful for legacy .NET 4.x projects, cross-platform development, or environments where the official .NET runtime isn't available. Free and open-source.
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Links
- https://www.mono-project.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/mono-mdk.rb
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