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    ASP.NET Core is a cross-platform .NET framework for building modern cloud-based web applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux.

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    37.9K stars
    10.6K forks
    37.9K GitHub watchers
    Updated 5/4/2026
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    Use Cases & Benefits

    • ASP.NET Core is a cross-platform, open-source framework for building modern cloud-based web, IoT, and mobile backend applications using C#.
    • Key features include modular components, minimal overhead, and support for Windows, Mac, and Linux, leveraging the .NET runtime for performance and flexibility.
    • Strengths include high community engagement with 37k stars, active development since 2014, and MIT licensing; limitations may include complexity for beginners.
    • Organizations can use ASP.NET Core in production for scalable, cloud-deployed web applications with robust support, frequent updates, and integration with Microsoft ecosystem tools.
    • Ideal use cases are enterprise web apps, microservices, cloud-native applications, and cross-platform backend services requiring high performance and extensibility.

    About aspnetcore

    ASP.NET Core

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    ASP.NET Core is an open-source and cross-platform framework for building modern cloud-based internet-connected applications, such as web apps, IoT apps, and mobile backends. ASP.NET Core apps run on .NET, a free, cross-platform, and open-source application runtime. It was architected to provide an optimized development framework for apps that are deployed to the cloud or run on-premises. It consists of modular components with minimal overhead, so you retain flexibility while constructing your solutions. You can develop and run your ASP.NET Core apps cross-platform on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Learn more about ASP.NET Core.

    Get started

    Follow the Getting Started instructions.

    Also check out the .NET Homepage for released versions of .NET, getting started guides, and learning resources.

    See the Triage Process document for more information on how we handle incoming issues.

    How to engage, contribute, and give feedback

    Some of the best ways to contribute are to try things out, file issues, join in design conversations, and make pull-requests.

    Reporting security issues and bugs

    Security issues and bugs should be reported privately, via email, to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) [email protected]. You should receive a response within 24 hours. If for some reason you do not, please follow up via email to ensure we received your original message. Further information, including the MSRC PGP key, can be found in the Security TechCenter.

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    Code of conduct

    See CODE-OF-CONDUCT

    Nightly builds

    This table includes links to download the latest builds of the ASP.NET Core Shared Framework. Also included are links to download the Windows Hosting Bundle, which includes the ASP.NET Core Shared Framework, the .NET Runtime Shared Framework, and the IIS plugin (ASP.NET Core Module). You can download the latest .NET Runtime builds here, and the latest .NET SDK builds here. If you're unsure what you need, then install the SDK; it has everything except the IIS plugin.

    PlatformShared Framework (Installer)Shared Framework (Binaries)Hosting Bundle (Installer)
    Windows x64InstallerBinariesInstaller
    Windows x86InstallerBinariesInstaller
    Windows arm64InstallerBinariesInstaller
    macOS x64N/ABinariesN/A
    macOS arm64N/ABinariesN/A
    Linux x64Deb Installer - RPM InstallerBinariesN/A
    Linux armN/ABinariesN/A
    Linux arm64RPM InstallerBinariesN/A
    Linux-musl-x64N/ABinariesN/A
    Linux-musl-armN/ABinariesN/A
    Linux-musl-arm64N/ABinariesN/A

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