How do I update msvcup with winget?

Run winget upgrade JonathanMarler.msvcup in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update msvcup to the latest available version.

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msvcup

Version 20260408 • Jonathan Marler

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.

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Package Info

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I install msvcup using winget?

A: Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run: winget install JonathanMarler.msvcup. Winget is pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

Q: What is msvcup?

A: A standalone tool for installing the MSVC toolchain and Windows SDK without Visual Studio.

Q: Is msvcup free to use?

A: msvcup is distributed under the MIT license. Check the publisher's website for complete licensing terms before commercial use.

Q: How do I update msvcup after installing?

A: Run winget upgrade JonathanMarler.msvcup in Windows Terminal or PowerShell. You can also run winget upgrade --all to update all installed packages at once.

Q: How do I uninstall msvcup?

A: Run winget uninstall JonathanMarler.msvcup in Windows Terminal or PowerShell, or use the Windows Settings app under Apps & Features.

Q: What Windows versions support msvcup?

A: msvcup v20260408 targets x64 architecture and generally supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. Check the publisher's documentation for specific minimum requirements.

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