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# Use the Microsoft C++ toolset from the command line
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You can build C and C++ applications on the command line by using tools that are included in Visual Studio. The Microsoft C++ (MSVC) compiler toolset is also downloadable as a free, standalone package that doesn't include the Visual Studio IDE.
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You can build C and C++ applications on the command line by using tools that are included in Visual Studio. The Microsoft C++ (MSVC) compiler toolset is also downloadable as a standalone package that doesn't include the Visual Studio IDE.
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## Download and install the tools
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If you only want the command-line toolset, download the [Build Tools for Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/#build-tools-for-visual-studio-2019). When you run the downloaded executable, it updates and runs the Visual Studio Installer. To install only the tools you need for C++ development, select the **C++ build tools** workload. You can select optional libraries and toolsets to include under **Installation details**. When you're satisfied with your selections, choose **Install**.
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If you've installed Visual Studio and a C++ workload, you have all the command-line tools. For information on how to install C++ and Visual Studio, see [Install C++ support in Visual Studio](vscpp-step-0-installation.md). If you only want the command-line toolset, download the [Build Tools for Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/#build-tools-for-visual-studio-2019). When you run the downloaded executable, it updates and runs the Visual Studio Installer. To install only the tools you need for C++ development, select the **C++ build tools** workload. You can select optional libraries and toolsets to include under **Installation details**. To build code by using the Visual Studio 2015 or 2017 toolsets, select the optional MSVC v140 or MSVC v141 build tools. When you're satisfied with your selections, choose **Install**.
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## How to use the command-line tools
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