ScottPlot is a plotting library for .NET that makes it easy to interactively display large datasets in graphical applications.
The library solves the problem of creating charts and plots in .NET environments by providing a straightforward API that requires only a few lines of code to generate common visualization types including line plots, bar charts, pie graphs, and scatter plots. It handles the rendering and interaction logic internally, allowing developers to focus on data rather than graphics implementation details.
ScottPlot is well-suited for developers building desktop or web applications in .NET who need charting capabilities without heavyweight dependencies. The tool supports a broad range of platforms and frameworks including Windows Forms, WPF, Blazor, Avalonia, Uno Platform, Eto, console applications, and Jupyter notebooks, making it flexible for different project types. The Cookbook and Demo resources provide practical examples for common plotting scenarios and demonstrate how to implement interactive behaviors in GUI environments.
The project maintains an active Discord community and issue tracker for user engagement. Code contributions are currently restricted to non-anonymous submissions due to the maintainer's circumstances, though the project remains open source under a permissive license. Development activity centers on addressing issues and incorporating community feedback through established channels rather than accepting pull requests from the general public.
