| description | Learn how to send app notifications and handle activation in WPF, WinForms, Console, and UWP apps using the Windows App SDK notification APIs. |
|---|---|
| title | App Notifications for WPF, WinForms, Console, and UWP |
| label | Use app notifications with other frameworks |
| template | detail.hbs |
| ms.date | 07/28/2025 |
| ms.topic | article |
| keywords | windows 11, windows app sdk, winappsdk, notification, wpf, winforms, console, uwp |
| ms.localizationpriority | medium |
The Windows App SDK notification APIs are available for desktop and console apps built with WinUI, WPF, WinForms, and Console frameworks. The following articles show how to send a notification and handle activation for each supported framework. For a WinUI walkthrough, see Quickstart: App notifications.
| Framework | Article |
|---|---|
| WPF | Use app notifications with a WPF app |
| WinForms | Use app notifications with a WinForms app |
| Console | Use app notifications with a console app |
| UWP | Use app notifications with a UWP app |
For notification content, additional features, and design guidance, see App notifications overview.