Overview
What is SharpDevelop?
SharpDevelop is the open-source IDE for the .NET platform.
In depth
A closer look at SharpDevelop
SharpDevelop is the open-source IDE for the .NET platform. With it, you can edit code in various languages, including C#, VB.NET, F#, IronPython and IronRuby, as well as ASP.NET MVC and WCF. SharpDevelop features a elegant and functional interface, with numerous panels providing views on different aspects of a project, all from within a single window. Not only is SharpDevelop pleasant to use, it also has some handy tools to assist you along the way. For instance, by typing '.' (dot) at the end of a targeted object's name, the app provides a list of alternative properties, events or methods, thereby enabling you to write your code more efficiently.SharpDevelop supports a wide range of coding formats, including ASPS, CD, BOO, CS, VB, WXS, EDMX, PY, RB, XML, SDPS, SRD, and TT. It does t matter what code you care to work with, SharpDevelop allows you to edit existing projects or start new ones with ease. It supports read-only projects, and it comes with integrated unit and performance testing tools, Git, NuGet and a stack of productive developer features.
Requirements
System requirements
Windows (All Versions)
Verdict
Should you download SharpDevelop?
SharpDevelop runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
OpenSource under LGPL
license
— the installer is 13.19 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
General.
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At a glance
SharpDevelop specifications
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2026
- Requirements
- Windows (All Versions)
- License
- OpenSource under LGPL
- Operating system
- Windows 10/11
- File size
- 13.19 MB
- Price
- Free
- Page views
- 455
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