brew install --cask dotnet-sdk To install only the runtime (no SDK):

Run dotnet new console && dotnet run and see .NET 8 in action.

.NET 8.0 is a long-term support (LTS) release from Microsoft, meaning it will receive security and stability updates for three years. Whether you're building web APIs, desktop applications, or cloud-native services, installing .NET 8 is your first step.

Last updated: March 2025 – .NET 8.0 is fully supported until November 2026.

To create a quick test project:

dotnet --list-sdks # Example output: 8.0.101 [/usr/local/share/dotnet/sdk] dotnet --list-runtimes