| What you need | Workload ID | |---------------|-------------| | Just MSBuild | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.MSBuildTools | | C++ desktop | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VCTools | | .NET desktop build | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktopBuildTools | | Windows 10/11 SDK | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Windows11SDK.22621 |
Always add --wait in CI scripts – otherwise the installer may detach and the pipeline will continue prematurely. Common Use Cases & Examples 1. Building a C++ project without VS After installation, MSBuild is at: microsoft build tools 2022
For C++:
I’ve structured it for a developer audience (CI/CD engineers, C++ devs, .NET devs without full VS). It’s practical, actionable, and highlights common pitfalls. If you maintain build servers, Docker images, or just hate installing the full Visual Studio IDE just to compile code, Microsoft Build Tools 2022 is your best friend. | What you need | Workload ID |
C:\BuildTools\MSBuild\Current\Bin\MSBuild.exe Build your solution: It’s practical, actionable, and highlights common pitfalls
$msbuild = "C:\BuildTools\MSBuild\Current\Bin\MSBuild.exe" & $msbuild -version