Quick Start
Install and run Uno.Check to set up all the required pre-requisites
Download the Uno Platform extension for your IDE:
Get Started
Uno Platform allows you to create single-codebase, cross-platform applications that run on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Linux and Windows. You'll be creating cross-platform .NET applications with XAML and/or C# in no time.
The following sections will guide you through your development environment (including AI agents), a simple Hello World app, and more advanced tutorials.
To set up your development environment, first select the operating system you're developing on.
I am developing on...
Choose the IDE or Agent you want to use:
- Visual Studio 2022/2026 with Copilot
- VS Code with Copilot, Codespaces and Ona
- Rider
- Claude Code
- Codex CLI
- GitHub Copilot CLI
- Cursor
To help you choose the appropriate IDE or Agent, the following table shows the compatibility of different development environments with various target platforms:
| Visual Studio | VS Code | Codespaces | Rider | Claude Code | Codex | GitHub Copilot CLI | Cursor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop (Skia)¹ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Android | ✔️ | ✔️⁵ | ❌ | ✔️ | ⏳⁵ | ⏳⁵ | ⏳⁵ | ⏳⁵ |
| iOS | ✔️² | ✔️³ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Web (WebAssembly) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️⁴ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| WinAppSDK | ✔️ | ⏳⁵ | ❌ | ✔️ | ⏳⁵ | ⏳⁵ | ⏳⁵ | ⏳⁵ |
Notes:
- Desktop binaries do run on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- You will need to be connected to a Mac to run and debug iOS apps from Windows
- You will need to be connected to a Mac using Remote - SSH
- WebAssembly debugging is not yet supported
- Agent support is coming soon
Supported Agents Features
Choosing the right agent for your development depends on your needs and environments. The following table summarizes the features supported by various agents for Uno Platform development:
| Agent | Version | Tools | Prompts | Hot Reload | mcp.json | Platforms | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS 2022 Copilot | 17.14.16 | ✅ | ❌ | ⏳¹ | ✅ | iOS, Android, Desktop, Web | |
| VS 2026 Copilot | 18.0.0 Pre 1 | ✅ | ❌ | ⏳¹ | ✅ | iOS, Android, Desktop, Web | |
| VS Code Copilot | 1.105.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | iOS, Android, Desktop, Web | |
| GitHub Copilot CLI | 0.0.349 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | Desktop, Web | |
| Cursor | 2.0.34 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Desktop, Web | |
| Rider | 2025.2 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Support coming soon |
| Codex CLI | 0.50.0 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | Desktop, Web | mcp.json |
| Claude Code | 2.0.25 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Desktop, Web |
Notes:
- VS Hot Reload support in agents is coming soon
Questions
For questions about Uno Platform, refer to the general FAQ or see the troubleshooting section for common issues and their solutions.
Next Steps
Choose the IDE or Agent to Learn more about: