# Vcpkg 
## Overview
Vcpkg helps you get C and C++ libraries on Windows. This tool and ecosystem are currently in a preview state; your involvement is vital to its success.
For short description of available commands, run `vcpkg help`.
## Quick Start
Prerequisites:
- Windows 10, 8.1, or 7
- Visual Studio 2017 or Visual Studio 2015 Update 3
- Git
- *Optional: CMake 3.8.0*
Clone this repository, then run
```
C:\src\vcpkg> .\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
```
Then, to hook up user-wide integration, run (note: requires admin on first use)
```
C:\src\vcpkg> .\vcpkg integrate install
```
Install any packages with
```
C:\src\vcpkg> .\vcpkg install sdl2 curl
```
Finally, create a New Project (or open an existing one) in Visual Studio 2017 or 2015. All installed libraries are immediately ready to be `#include`'d and used in your project.
For CMake projects, simply include our toolchain file. See our [using a package](docs/examples/using-sqlite.md) example for the specifics.
## Examples
See the [documentation](docs/index.md) for specific walkthroughs, including [using a package](docs/examples/using-sqlite.md) and [adding a new package](docs/examples/packaging-zlib.md).
Our docs are now also available online at ReadTheDocs: !
See a 4 minute [video demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41WFKbQFTw).
## Contributing
Vcpkg is built with your contributions. Here are some ways you can contribute:
* [Submit Issues](https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg/issues) in vcpkg or existing packages
* [Submit Fixes and New Packages](https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg/pulls)
Please refer to our [Contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.
This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com) with any additional questions or comments.
## License
Code licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt).