LibVLCSharp Documentation

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