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Dataverse Studio

Desktop tools for Dataverse work.

Deploy solutions, build FetchXML, edit selected data, inspect metadata, register plug-ins, and review unmanaged layers.

Mac only - early access 0.1.30
Designed for Mac only. Dataverse Studio is a simple Mac workbench for frequent Dataverse tasks. On Windows, use the more mature professional app XrmToolBox.
Built for Power Platform and Dynamics 365 teams. One app for the Dataverse tasks that usually require portals, scripts, and browser tabs.

Tools included

Environments

Save reusable profiles.

Solution Deployment

Package and release safely.

Layer Cleanup

Scan before removing.

FetchXML

Build and run queries.

Data Editor

Review and apply row edits.

Metadata Browser

Inspect tables and columns.

Plugin Registration

Manage assemblies and steps.

Dataverse Studio 0.1.30 Universal macOS build with more reliable Solution Deployment during Dataverse throttling

Common questions about Dataverse Studio

Clear answers about where the product fits, what it does, and when another tool may be a better choice.

Product information reviewed .

Is there a native XrmToolBox alternative for Mac?

Dataverse Studio is a native Mac option for common Dataverse workflows such as FetchXML, metadata, solutions, data editing, plug-in registration, and layer review. It does not reproduce XrmToolBox's full plug-in ecosystem.

Can I build and run FetchXML on macOS?

Yes. Dataverse Studio includes FetchXML tools in a native macOS workbench for Microsoft Dataverse environments.

Can Dataverse Studio completely replace XrmToolBox?

Not for every user. Dataverse Studio covers focused, frequent Mac workflows, while XrmToolBox remains broader because of its mature community plug-in ecosystem.

A good fit when

  • Dataverse and Power Platform professionals working on Mac
  • Common FetchXML, metadata, solution, and plug-in tasks
  • Reducing dependence on a Windows virtual machine for frequent Dataverse work

Consider another tool when

  • Replacing the full XrmToolBox plug-in ecosystem
  • Teams that require a mature Windows-only extension
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines better served by Power Platform CLI