How to Add MonoDevelop Repo for Ubuntu-Based OSes

GNU/Linux Ubuntu MonoDevelop Repository Add

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add MonoDevelop Repository in Ubuntu GNU/Linux 64-bit Based Systems.

And MonoDevelop for Ubuntu makes it Easy for Developers to Port .NET Apps created with Visual Studio to Linux and macOS maintaining a Single Code Base for All Platforms.

Here are some Key Aspects of MonoDevelop:

• Cross-Platform Support: MonoDevelop is available on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This allows developers to work on their projects using their preferred operating system.
• Language Support: MonoDevelop supports multiple programming languages, including C#, Visual Basic .NET, F#, and various other .NET-compatible languages. It provides syntax highlighting, code completion, and other features tailored to each language.
• Project Management: MonoDevelop offers project management features to organize and manage code projects. Developers can create and manage various types of projects, including console applications, desktop applications, web applications, and more.
• Code Editor: The IDE includes a powerful code editor with features such as syntax highlighting, code folding, auto-indentation, and code completion. It also supports refactoring tools to help developers improve code quality and maintainability.
• Debugger: MonoDevelop comes with an integrated debugger that allows developers to debug their applications directly within the IDE. This includes features such as breakpoints, step-through debugging, variable inspection, and watch lists.
• Version Control Integration: The IDE provides integration with version control systems such as Git, Subversion, and Mercurial. This allows developers to manage their source code repositories directly within MonoDevelop.
• Extensibility: MonoDevelop is highly extensible, allowing developers to customize and extend its functionality through plugins. There is a vibrant ecosystem of community-developed plugins available for tasks such as additional language support, project templates, and integration with third-party tools.
• MonoGame Support: MonoDevelop includes support for MonoGame, an open-source framework for building cross-platform games using C# and .NET. This makes it a popular choice among game developers who want to target multiple platforms with their games.

So this Repo Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Lubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Xubuntu
• Zorin OS
• Elementary OS
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi Linux
• Kde Neon
• Pop!_OS
• Voyager
• Trisquel
• LXLE
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Q4OS
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu

   Bash Shell Ubuntu QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Ubuntu

2. 3. Adding MonoDevelop Repo

   Then to Add MonoDevelop Repository for Ubuntu
   For Ubuntu 18.04+ based play:

   sudo apt install apt-transport-https dirmngr

   Instead, on Older releses:

   sudo apt install apt-transport-https

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

3. 4. Adding MonoDevelop Repo

   Then to Add MonoDevelop Repository for Ubuntu
   So, at this time for Ubuntu 20.04+ based, so also for Mint 20+, Elementary OS 6+, Zorin 16+…:

   echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.mono-project.com/repo/ubuntu vs-focal main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mono-official-vs.list

   For Ubuntu 18.04 based, so also for Mint 19, Elementary OS 5, Zorin 15…:

   echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.mono-project.com/repo/ubuntu vs-bionic main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mono-official-vs.list

   Again for Ubuntu 16.04 based, so also for Mint 18.x, Elementary OS 0.4, Zorin 12.x…

   echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.mono-project.com/repo/ubuntu vs-xenial main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mono-official-vs.list

   Finally, for Ubuntu 14.04 based, so also for Mint 17.x, Elementary OS 0.3, Zorin 9.x…

   echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.mono-project.com/repo/ubuntu vs-trusty main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mono-official-vs.list

4. 5. Adding MonoDevelop GPG Key

   Again to Add MonoDevelop GPG Signature Key
   Do:

   sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv-keys 3FA7E0328081BFF6A14DA29AA6A19B38D3D831EF

5. 6. Refreshing Ubuntu Repo Sources

   Next to Refresh Ubuntu Apt Repository Sources
   Play:

   sudo apt update

6. 7. Installing MonoDevelop

   Finally, to Install MonoDevelop for Ubuntu

   MonoDevelop Installation Guide

   MonoDevelop Setup on Ubuntu