LibVLCSharp Documentation | libvlcsharp (original) (raw)
Welcome to the LibVLCSharp documentation site. LibVLCSharp is a cross-platform audio and video API for .NET platforms based on VideoLAN's LibVLC Library.
What is LibVLCSharp?
LibVLCSharp provides a comprehensive multimedia API that can be used across mobile, server and desktop to render video and output audio. It supports Mono, .NET Framework and .NET Core runtimes.
Key Features
- Cross-platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and more
- Multiple UI frameworks: WPF, WinForms, Xamarin.Forms, GTK, UWP, Uno Platform
- Comprehensive API: Full access to LibVLC's powerful multimedia capabilities
- High performance: Hardware-accelerated video decoding and rendering
- Extensive format support: Plays virtually any audio or video format
Documentation Sections
API Documentation
Complete API reference documentation for all LibVLCSharp classes, methods, and properties.
User Guide
Comprehensive guides covering everything from getting started to advanced topics:
Getting Started
Installation, setup, and your first LibVLCSharp application.
How do I do X?
Common questions and practical examples.
Best Practices
Guidelines and patterns for effective LibVLCSharp usage.
Quick Links
- NuGet Packages - Download LibVLCSharp packages
- Source Code - Browse the source code
- Community Samples - Example applications
- Discord Chat - Real-time chat support
Platform Support
LibVLCSharp supports a wide range of platforms and UI frameworks:
- Desktop: Windows (WPF, WinForms), macOS, Linux (GTK)
- Mobile: iOS, Android (Xamarin.Forms, .NET MAUI)
- Universal: UWP, Uno Platform
- Server: .NET Core, ASP.NET Core
Getting Help
If you need assistance:
- Check our documentation and troubleshooting guide
- Browse community samples for examples
- Join our Discord community
- Report issues on GitLab