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msvcup

by Jonathan Marler

v20260408 MIT zip x64
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About msvcup

msvcup is a standalone tool for installing the MSVC toolchain and Windows SDK without Visual Studio. The Visual Studio Installer manages thousands of components, modifies the registry, and can take hours to configure. msvcup treats the toolchain as a versioned asset rather than global system state. The build environment is defined by code, not a GUI. - Fast: Runs in milliseconds when already installed. Put it at the start of every build script. - Reproducible: Lock file ensures everyone gets the same toolchain. - Isolated: Every package is installed to its own versioned directory. No registry modifications. No conflicts. - Cross-compilation: Target x64, arm64, or x86 out of the box. - Minimal: Download only what's needed to get a working native toolchain/SDK.

Package ID
JonathanMarler.msvcup
Version
20260408
Publisher
Jonathan Marler
License
MIT
Installer
zip
Architecture
x64

Tags

msvcvcvc++visual-c++

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install msvcup using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run: winget install JonathanMarler.msvcup. Winget ships with Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
What is msvcup?
A standalone tool for installing the MSVC toolchain and Windows SDK without Visual Studio.
Is msvcup free to download?
msvcup is distributed under the MIT license. Use the winget command above or the download button to get it directly from the publisher.
How do I update msvcup with winget?
Run winget upgrade JonathanMarler.msvcup in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update to the latest available version.
How do I uninstall msvcup?
Run winget uninstall JonathanMarler.msvcup to remove msvcup from your system.