Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 provides the required tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. If you want to build your C++ projects targeting Windows desktop without having Visual Studio installed on your computer, Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 provides C++ compilers libraries, build scripts, and Windows SDKs.
The default installation includes the Visual C++ compiler toolset, libraries and MSBuild for Windows Desktop development.
choco install -y vcbuildtools
Optional Software
The following optional software is available for installation:
- Win81SDK_CppBuildSKUV1 - Windows 8.1 SDK
- Win10SDK_VisibleV1 - Windows 10 SDK
- VisualCppBuildTools_ATLMFC_SDK - ATL/MFC SDK
- VisualCppBuildTools_NETFX_SDK - .NET Framework SDK
If you'd like to install all optional software run the following command:
choco install -y vcbuildtools -ia "/Full"
If you'd like to install only parts of the optional software run the following command, adding or removing the above add-ons as required:
choco install -y vcbuildtools -ia "/InstallSelectableItems VisualCppBuildTools_ATLMFC_SDK;VisualCppBuildTools_NETFX_SDK"