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+---
+title: ".NET MAUI CLI reference"
+description: "Learn how to use the maui CLI tool to check your development environment, manage Android and Apple SDKs, and set up emulators and simulators for .NET MAUI development."
+ms.date: 03/10/2026
+monikerRange: ">=net-maui-11.0"
+---
+
+# .NET MAUI CLI reference
+
+The `maui` CLI is a unified command-line tool for managing your .NET MAUI development environment. It provides environment health checks, automated fixes, and device management across Android, iOS, Mac Catalyst, and Windows.
+
+The CLI is designed for three consumers in priority order: AI agents, CI/CD pipelines, and developers. Every command supports structured `--json` output for machine consumption.
+
+## Installation
+
+The `maui` CLI is included with the .NET MAUI workload starting in .NET 11. After installing the .NET 11 SDK and the MAUI workload, the `maui` command is available globally:
+
+```dotnetcli
+dotnet workload install maui
+maui --version
+```
+
+## Global options
+
+All commands support the following options:
+
+| Option | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `--json` | Output results as structured JSON |
+| `--verbose` | Enable verbose logging |
+| `--dry-run` | Show what would be done without making changes |
+| `--interactive` | Control interactive prompts (auto-detects CI) |
+
+## Environment health check
+
+Use `maui doctor` to check your development environment for common issues:
+
+```dotnetcli
+maui doctor
+```
+
+To automatically fix detected issues:
+
+```dotnetcli
+maui doctor --fix
+```
+
+To check a specific platform:
+
+```dotnetcli
+maui doctor --platform android
+```
+
+## Android commands
+
+The `maui android` commands manage your Android development environment, wrapping native tools like `sdkmanager` and `avdmanager`.
+
+### Set up Android environment
+
+Install JDK, Android SDK, and recommended packages in a single command:
+
+```dotnetcli
+maui android install --accept-licenses
+```
+
+### JDK management
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui android jdk check` | Check JDK installation status |
+| `maui android jdk install` | Install OpenJDK (default: 21) |
+| `maui android jdk list` | List installed JDK versions |
+
+### SDK management
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui android sdk list` | List installed SDK packages |
+| `maui android sdk list --available` | Show available packages |
+| `maui android sdk install <packages>` | Install SDK package(s) |
+| `maui android sdk accept-licenses` | Accept all SDK licenses |
+
+### Emulator management
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui android emulator list` | List emulators |
+| `maui android emulator create <name>` | Create an emulator |
+| `maui android emulator start <name>` | Start an emulator |
+| `maui android emulator stop <name>` | Stop an emulator |
+| `maui android emulator delete <name>` | Delete an emulator |
+
+## Apple commands (macOS only)
+
+The `maui apple` commands manage your Apple development environment, wrapping native tools like `xcrun simctl` and `xcode-select`.
+
+### Set up Apple environment
+
+Verify Xcode, accept the license, and install an iOS runtime:
+
+```dotnetcli
+maui apple install --accept-license --runtime 26.2
+```
+
+### Xcode management
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui apple xcode check` | Check Xcode installation and license |
+| `maui apple xcode list` | List Xcode installations |
+| `maui apple xcode select <path>` | Switch active Xcode |
+| `maui apple xcode accept-license` | Accept Xcode license |
+
+### Runtime management
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui apple runtime check` | Check runtime installation |
+| `maui apple runtime list` | List installed runtimes |
+| `maui apple runtime list --available` | List downloadable runtimes |
+| `maui apple runtime install <version>` | Install an iOS runtime |
+
+### Simulator management
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui apple simulator list` | List simulators |
+| `maui apple simulator create <name> <device> <runtime>` | Create a simulator |
+| `maui apple simulator start <name>` | Start a simulator |
+| `maui apple simulator stop <name>` | Stop a simulator |
+| `maui apple simulator delete <name>` | Delete a simulator |
+
+## Windows commands (Windows only)
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `maui windows sdk list` | List Windows SDK installations |
+| `maui windows developer-mode status` | Check Developer Mode status |
+| `maui windows developer-mode enable` | Guide to enable Developer Mode |
+
+## JSON output
+
+All commands support `--json` for structured output suitable for CI/CD pipelines and AI agent consumption:
+
+```dotnetcli
+maui doctor --json
+```
+
+```json
+{
+  "platform": "android",
+  "status": "warning",
+  "checks": [
+    {
+      "name": "JDK",
+      "status": "ok",
+      "version": "21.0.4"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "Android SDK",
+      "status": "warning",
+      "message": "SDK licenses not accepted",
+      "fix": "maui android sdk accept-licenses"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+Each error includes a code, category, and fix command, enabling automated remediation.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Installation](installation.md)
+- [Troubleshooting known issues](~/troubleshooting.md)