IKVM Extension for Visual Studio

IKVM.NET is an implementation of the Java Virtual Machine built on .NET. This extension brings first-class Java project support to Visual Studio, allowing you to write, build, and debug Java code that targets the .NET runtime.

Features

• Java project type — open and create .ikvmproj projects backed by the IKVM.NET SDK
• Java syntax highlighting — TextMate grammar for .java source files
• Solution Explorer integration — native support for .java, .jar, and .class file items
• MSBuild / SDK-style projects — full compatibility with the IKVM.NET MSBuild SDK and standard Visual Studio build tooling

Requirements

• Visual Studio 2026 or later
• IKVM.NET SDK (referenced from your project file)

Getting Started

1. Install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
2. Create a new .ikvmproj project or open an existing one.
3. Add .java source files and build — the IKVM compiler will produce a .NET assembly from your Java code.

For documentation and source code, visit github.com/ikvmnet/ikvm-vs.