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Avalonia (software framework)
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Avalonia is a free and open-source[2][3] .NET cross-platform XAML-based UI framework [4] inspired by WPF/UWP and distributed under the MIT License.[5][6][7] Avalonia supports the MVVM pattern.[8]
It enables development of cross-platform applications using any .NET language, including C#, F#[9] and VB.NET for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android and WebAssembly.[10][11]
Avalonia supports multiple renderers, including Direct2D and Skia Graphics Engine,[12] allowing it to operate on a broad range of platforms. Avalonia draws its entire UI,[13] mirroring the approach taken by Flutter.
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History
Avalonia, originally named Perspex,[14] was first developed by Steven Kirk, with its initial commit made on 5 December 2013. The framework was conceived with the aim of creating a cross-platform UI framework, inspired by Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).[15]
Avalonia became part of the .NET Foundation[16] on 1 April 2020,[17] and left on 20 February 2024.[18]
On 24 June 2025, Avalonia announced a $3 million sponsorship from Devolutions to support the continued development of the framework while maintaining its free and open-source nature.[19]
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IDE support
Avalonia maintains supports for the following IDEs and editors via plugins:
Other IDEs can be used with community-supported plugins, including JetBrains Rider.[23]
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