Project Title

CefSharp — .NET Chromium Embedded Framework for WPF and Windows Forms

Overview

CefSharp is a .NET wrapper around the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF), enabling developers to embed Chromium in .NET applications. It provides WPF and WinForms web browser control implementations, allowing for the integration of modern web technologies into desktop applications. CefSharp stands out for its comprehensive support for .NET languages and its BSD license, making it suitable for both proprietary and open-source applications.

Key Features

Integration of Chromium in .NET applications
Supports both WPF and WinForms web browser controls
BSD licensed for use in proprietary and open-source applications
Comprehensive documentation and examples

Use Cases

Desktop application developers needing to embed web content
Software requiring modern web technologies for enhanced UI/UX
Applications that need to display or interact with web pages natively

Advantages

Easy integration of Chromium-based web browsing in .NET applications
Supports a wide range of .NET languages, including C# and VB
Active community and regular updates ensure compatibility and security

Limitations / Considerations

May have performance implications depending on the application's requirements
Requires understanding of .NET and web technologies for effective implementation
Licensing and compatibility checks needed for proprietary applications

WebView2: Microsoft's browser control based on Chromium, with a focus on Windows applications.
Electron: A framework for building cross-platform desktop applications with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, differing in language support and platform focus.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/cefsharp/CefSharp
Stars: 10,117
License: BSD
Last Commit: 2025-09-20

📊 Project Information

Project Name: CefSharp
GitHub URL: https://github.com/cefsharp/CefSharp
Programming Language: C#
⭐ Stars: 10,117
🍴 Forks: 2,944
📅 Created: 2010-12-03
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-20

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