--- title: "Introducing the .NET MAUI Toolbox for Visual Studio" published_at: "2023-06-27T10:58:58+00:00" modified_at: "2025-11-06T08:10:57+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/dotnet-maui-visual-studio-toolbox" excerpt: "This blog explains how to install Syncfusion .NET MAUI controls and effectively use them in Visual Studio with the new toolbox support." taxonomy_category: - ".NET MAUI" - "Desktop" - "Extensions" - "Mobile" - "Syncfusion" - "Visual Studio" - "What's new" taxonomy_post_tag: - ".NET MAUI" - "desktop" - "extensions" - "MAUI" - "Mobile" - "What's New" --- # Introducing the .NET MAUI Toolbox for Visual Studio [Jose Seeron Anthony Pitchai](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/jose-seeron-anthony-pitchai) ![Introducing the .NET MAUI Toolbox for Visual Studio](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Introducing-the-.NET-MAUI-Toolbox-for-Visual-Studio.png) We are glad to announce that the [Syncfusion .NET MAUI Visual Studio toolbox](https://help.syncfusion.com/maui/visual-studio-integration/toolbox-control) is now available in our [Essential Studio® 2023 Volume 2](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/183035/essential-studio-2023-volume-2-main-release-v22-1-34-is-available-for-download) release. The new toolbox allows developers to easily add a diverse range of [Syncfusion .NET MAUI controls](https://www.syncfusion.com/maui-controls) code snippets to the XAML files within their applications. Integrating the Syncfusion .NET MAUI controls into your .NET MAUI app is now easier than ever. Let’s see how to install the Syncfusion .NET MAUI extensions and effectively utilize the functionalities and capabilities using the toolbox support for Visual Studio. ## Prerequisites - [Visual Studio 2022](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) - [.NET Core 6.0 or later](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core) To utilize the .NET MAUI toolbox, we should install the Syncfusion .NET MAUI extensions. This can be achieved either from Visual Studio or Visual Studio Marketplace. ## Installing the Syncfusion .NET MAUI extensions from Visual Studio Follow these steps to install the Syncfusion .NET MAUI extensions in Visual Studio: 1. First, open Visual Studio 2022. 2. Go to the **Extensions** menu and select ** Manage Extensions**. 3. In the Extensions window, select **Online**. 4. Type **Syncfusion .NET MAUI** in the search box. 5. Then, locate the **Syncfusion .NET MAUI**** Extensions** in the search results. 6. Click the **Download** or ** Install** button next to the extension. 7. Finally, close all the Visual Studio instances and click **Modify** in the VSIX installer to install the extension. ## Installing the Syncfusion .NET MAUI extensions from Visual Studio Marketplace You can also install the Syncfusion .NET MAUI extensions from the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.MAUIVSExtension) : 1. Download the Syncfusion [.NET MAUI Extensions](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.MAUIVSExtension) from the Visual Studio Marketplace. 2. Close all the running Visual Studio instances, if any. 3. Double-click on the downloaded extension. The VSIX installer window will open. In it, click **Install**. ## Launching the Syncfusion .NET MAUI toolbox from the Syncfusion menu To launch the Syncfusion .NET MAUI toolbox in Visual Studio, you can use either of the following two options. ### Option 1 Choose **Extension -> Syncfusion -> Essential Studio® for .NET MAUI -> Launch Toolbox**… from the Visual Studio menu. ![Choose Extension -> Syncfusion -> Essential Studio® for .NET MAUI -> Launch Toolbox… from the Visual Studio menu](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Choose-Extension-Syncfusion-Essential-Studio-for-.NET-MAUI-Launch-Toolbox%E2%80%A6-from-the-Visual-Studio-menu.png) ### Option 2 Choose **View -> Other Windows -> Syncfusion .NET MAUI Toolbox** from the ** Visual Studio menu**. ![Choose View -> Other Windows -> Syncfusion .NET MAUI Toolbox from the Visual Studio menu](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Choose-View-Other-Windows-Syncfusion-.NET-MAUI-Toolbox-from-the-Visual-Studio-menu.png)When you select the **Syncfusion .NET MAUI Toolbox** from the ** Syncfusion** menu or ** Launch Toolbox** from the ** View** menu, the Syncfusion .NET MAUI toolbox wizard will be launched. Syncfusion controls are enabled once you access your app’s designer page (XAML). Syncfusion controls will not appear until the appropriate design (XAML) file is opened in the .NET MAUI app. Refer to the following image. ![Syncfusion .NET MAUI toolbox wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Syncfusion-.NET-MAUI-toolbox-wizard.png)Rendering Syncfusion .NET MAUI controls has been streamlined for simplicity. To utilize these controls, drag the desired Syncfusion .NET MAUI controls from the **Syncfusion .NET MAUI toolbox** directly into the designer page (XAML). The designer page (XAML) will automatically add the necessary code snippets and namespace for the selected control. Moreover, the Syncfusion .NET MAUI NuGet packages will be installed automatically to ensure seamless integration. Refer to the following GIF image. ![Drag the Syncfusion .NET MAUI controls from the toolbox directly into the designer page](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Drag-the-Syncfusion-.NET-MAUI-controls-from-the-toolbox-directly-into-the-designer-page.gif) ## Conclusion Thanks for reading! In this blog, we learned how to easily integrate Syncfusion [.NET MAUI controls](https://www.syncfusion.com/maui-controls) into your project using the new [.NET MAUI Visual Studio toolbox](https://help.syncfusion.com/maui/visual-studio-integration/toolbox-control) . This toolbox is available in our [2023 Volume 2](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/183035/essential-studio-2023-volume-2-main-release-v22-1-34-is-available-for-download) release. Check out our [Release Notes](https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/release-notes/v22.1.34) and [What’s New](https://www.syncfusion.com/products/whatsnew) pages for the other updates in this release. If you’re not a Syncfusion customer, you can try our 30-day [free trial](https://www.syncfusion.com/downloads) . We encourage you to check out our .NET MAUI controls’ [demos on GitHub](https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-demos) and share your feedback or questions in the comments below. You can also contact us through our [support forum](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums) , [support portal](https://support.syncfusion.com/) , or [feedback portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback) . We are delighted to help you and address your concerns! ## Related blogs - [What’s New in 2023 Volume 2: .NET MAUI Charts](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/2023-volume-2-dotnet-maui-charts.aspx) - [Introducing the 8th Set of .NET MAUI Controls and Features](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/whats-new-dotnet-maui.aspx) - [Creating a .NET MAUI Error Bar Chart to Visualize the Thermal Expansion of Materials](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/dotnet-maui-error-bar-chart-visualize-thermal-expansion-materials.aspx) - [Creating a .NET MAUI Pie Chart to Illustrate US Methane Emissions in 2021](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/dotnet-maui-pie-chart-visualize-us-methane-emissions.aspx) z