The bare minimum required to run existing console applications on a machine.

Includes everything you need to build and run .NET Core applications using command-line tools and editors like Visual Studio.

While newer versions of the framework are now available, the remains a critical requirement for developers maintaining legacy enterprise systems or specific cross-platform applications. Released by Microsoft as a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, .NET Core 3.1 was a major milestone that bridged the gap between traditional desktop development and modern cloud-native architectures. Official .NET Core 3.1 Download Links

Depending on your needs, you will need to choose between three primary packages: