Visual Studio BuildTools 2026

by Microsoft Corporationv18.5.1

Microsoft.VisualStudio.BuildTools

These Build Tools allow you to build Visual Studio projects from a command-line interface.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.VisualStudio.BuildTools --exact --version 18.5.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v18.5.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	exe	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

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