For modern .NET development (ASP.NET Core, Console Apps, WPF), you should download a standalone installer. Instead, use the NuGet Package Manager to add Npgsql directly to your project.
Npgsql is the open-source , written entirely in C#. It serves as the primary bridge for C#, Visual Basic, and F# applications to interact with PostgreSQL databases. npgsql download windows
: When running the .msi , ensure you select the option to Install to GAC and Add to machine.config if prompted, as these are often disabled by default. 3. Entity Framework Core Provider For modern
If you are using , you need a specific provider built on top of Npgsql. NuGet Package : Npgsql.EntityFrameworkCore.PostgreSQL . For modern .NET development (ASP.NET Core