How do I install MSBuild Community Tasks on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id LoreSoft.MSBuildCommunityTasks --exact --version 1.5.0.235. winget downloads the installer from LoreSoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install MSBuild Community Tasks silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id LoreSoft.MSBuildCommunityTasks --exact 1.5.0.235 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall MSBuild Community Tasks via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id LoreSoft.MSBuildCommunityTasks --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from MSBuild Community Tasks's Apps & Features entry.
Is MSBuild Community Tasks free?⌄
MSBuild Community Tasks is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/loresoft/msbuildtasks/releases) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does MSBuild Community Tasks work on Windows 10?⌄
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls MSBuild Community Tasks directly from the publisher.
How do I keep MSBuild Community Tasks up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id LoreSoft.MSBuildCommunityTasks --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of MSBuild Community Tasks from microsoft/winget-pkgs.
