.net Core 8.0 Or Later — Citrix Workspace

Windows Feature

If you are looking for the specific or Runtime required to run Citrix Workspace on a machine that needs to support .NET Core 8.0 (or later) applications, you are likely looking for the .NET Desktop Runtime .

  1. Run dotnet --info on all Citrix management servers.
  2. Download .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime from Microsoft.
  3. Update your VDI master images.
  4. Test the latest Citrix Workspace App version with .NET 8.0 installed.

Next Steps:

Security Enforcement

: This ensures end users always have the latest security fixes and features provided by Microsoft's modern .NET runtimes. citrix workspace .net core 8.0 or later

Version Specifics

: For current releases like Citrix Workspace 2507 LTS, the minimum requirement is .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.16 . Older "Long Term Service Releases" (LTSR), such as version 2402 CU1, began the transition with a requirement for version 8.0.6. Windows Feature If you are looking for the

.NET Core 8.0 or later

In the landscape of enterprise application delivery, Citrix Workspace has long served as the critical bridge between end-users and their virtualized resources. However, as organizations aggressively modernize their digital estates, the underlying framework of their delivery client is often overlooked. To remain a viable, secure, and performant solution in a cloud-first, DevSecOps-driven world, Citrix Workspace must be built on . While the legacy .NET Framework 4.x versions offered stability for the on-premises era, the shift to cross-platform support, high-performance requirements, and modern security standards makes .NET 8.0 not just an upgrade, but a fundamental operational necessity. Run dotnet --info on all Citrix management servers

Broad Compatibility

: Versions 2405 and later are designed to be compatible with higher supported versions of .NET on the system, providing a smoother transition for environments moving beyond the initial 8.0 requirement.

Use "Self-contained" publishing to avoid installing the .NET Runtime on every VDI image. UI Frameworks:

Technical Overview: Citrix Workspace App and .NET 8.0 Compatibility