Usage npm install -global windows-build-tools This module is capable of installing either the build tools from Visual Studio 2017 or Visualīy default, this tool will install the 2017 build tools. If you see anything that indicates otherwise, pleaseįile a bug. Visual Studio, C++ Build Tools, or Python.
NET Framework 4.5.1 (Currently not installed automatically by this package)īoth installations are conflict-free, meaning that they do not mess with existing installations of If not already installed, it will also install Python 2.7, configuring your machine and npm appropriately. These tools are required to compile popular native modules. Or, if you are using Yarn: yarn global add windows-build-toolsĪfter installation, npm will automatically execute this module, which downloads and installs VisualĬ++ Build Tools, provided free of charge for most users by Microsoft (as part of Visual Studio Community, please consult the license to determine whether or not you're eligible). Start PowerShell as Administrator and run: npm install -global windows-build-tools On Windows? Want to compile native Node modules? Install the build tools with this one-liner.
