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bflat is a compiler that transforms standard C# syntax into small, self-contained native executables in the style of Go tooling, offering developers a way to ship applications without external dependencies. Published by Michal Strehovsky, the tool targets use cases where a single binary must run immediately on Windows, Linux, or macOS, making it attractive for command-line utilities, micro-services, containerized workloads, and portable desktop utilities that need fast start-up and minimal footprint. Because it accepts familiar C# language features and most of the base-class library, teams can reuse existing code while gaining the performance and deployment simplicity typically associated with systems languages. The current stable release, version 8.0.2, continues a three-version evolution that has progressively tightened compilation speed, reduced output size, and broadened platform support while remaining compatible with modern .NET language constructs. By flattening the runtime into ahead-of-time machine code, bflat eliminates the need for end-users to install any .NET runtime, a benefit that DevOps pipelines, portable open-source tools, and cloud-native sidecars frequently exploit. The compiler is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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