msvc-kit

by loonghaov0.2.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A portable MSVC Build Tools installer and manager for Rust development

Install with winget

$ winget install --id loonghao.msvc-kit --exact --version 0.2.2

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

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About

msvc-kit is a portable MSVC Build Tools installer and manager for Rust/Windows development. Download and manage MSVC compiler and Windows SDK without full Visual Studio installation.

Installers · v0.2.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable	-	Direct
x64	Portable	-	Direct
arm64	Portable	-	Direct

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

Security

No known CVEs for msvc-kit.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install msvc-kit on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id loonghao.msvc-kit --exact --version 0.2.2. winget downloads the installer from loonghao and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install msvc-kit silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id loonghao.msvc-kit --exact 0.2.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall msvc-kit via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id loonghao.msvc-kit --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from msvc-kit's Apps & Features entry.

Is msvc-kit free?

msvc-kit is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/loonghao/msvc-kit) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does msvc-kit 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 msvc-kit directly from the publisher.

How do I keep msvc-kit up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id loonghao.msvc-kit --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of msvc-kit from microsoft/winget-pkgs.