Xamarin.Android

xamarin-android · v13.2.2.0,8cbf56b1-ef0d-466f-8cfe-fae4ba8c5080,e9e853fee3169b1c5128098942f19120 • deprecated

8.0

Gives .NET developers complete access to Android SDK's

Developer Tools Homepage →

brew install --cask xamarin-android

Compare with: vs. .NET SDK vs. Android SDK Platform-Tools vs. Android Studio vs. Flutter SDK

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Trust Score 1/10

✗ Open source +0

✗ Active development +0

✗ Licensed +0

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Xamarin.Android empowers .NET developers to build native Android applications by providing complete access to the Android SDK. It enables cross-platform development with Xamarin.Forms, allowing developers to share code across Android, iOS, and other platforms.

Enables .NET developers to build and deploy Android applications using the Android SDK.

Maturity: Well-established with a long history of updates and active maintenance.

Community: Community discussions on Reddit show some technical challenges, particularly with macOS compatibility, but also highlight its utility in cross-platform development. The older HN mention indicates sustained interest over time.

Pros

+ Enables cross-platform development with Xamarin.Forms, reducing code duplication.
+ Integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio for a comprehensive development experience.
+ Actively maintained with regular updates and improvements.