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# Vcpkg <a href="#">![](https://devdiv.visualstudio.com/_apis/public/build/definitions/0bdbc590-a062-4c3f-b0f6-9383f67865ee/8476/badge)</a>
## Overview
Vcpkg helps you manage C and C++ libraries on Windows, Linux and MacOS. 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, 7, Linux, or MacOS
- Visual Studio 2017 or Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 (on Windows)
- Git
- *Optional: CMake 3.10.2*
To get started:
```
> git clone https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg
> cd vcpkg
PS> .\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
Ubuntu:~/$ ./bootstrap-vcpkg.sh
```
Then, to hook up user-wide integration, run (note: requires admin on first use)
```
PS> .\vcpkg integrate install
Ubuntu:~/$ ./vcpkg integrate install
```
Install any packages with
```
PS> .\vcpkg install sdl2 curl
Ubuntu:~/$ ./vcpkg install sdl2 curl
```
The best way to use installed libraries with CMake is via the toolchain file `scripts\buildsystems\vcpkg.cmake`. To use this file, you simply need to add it onto your CMake command line as `-DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=[vcpkg root]\scripts\buildsystems\vcpkg.cmake`.
In Visual Studio, you can create a New Project (or open an existing one). All installed libraries are immediately ready to be `#include`'d and used in your project without additional configuration.
For more information, see our [using a package](docs/examples/using-sqlite.md) example for the specifics.
Additional notes on macOS and Linux support can be found in the [official announcement](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/vcblog/2018/04/24/announcing-a-single-c-library-manager-for-linux-macos-and-windows-vcpkg/).
## Tab-Completion / Auto-Completion
`vcpkg` supports auto-completion of commands, package names, options etc. To enable tab-completion in Powershell, use
```
.\vcpkg integrate powershell
```
and restart Powershell.
## 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: <https://vcpkg.readthedocs.io/>!
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).