Tools for building projects targeting the Windows SDK
Publisher’s description
What is windows-sdk-buildtools?
windows-sdk-buildtools is a proprietary package managers & updater program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. The main installer is 22.3 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: windows-sdk-buildtools is a package managers & updater tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is windows-sdk-buildtools safe to download?
- The file is served by globalcdn.nuget.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8BFDFB6CA2633F531CF80B5FA22512BA61A394D7988F0970DB83BAADC67929ED· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.28000.2705Latest | 22.3 MB | Any CPU Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/windows-sdk-buildtoolsProgram files (.exe): comparepackage.exe, deployutil.exe, makeappx.exe, makecat.exe, makecert.exe, makepri.exe, mc.exe, mdmerge.exe, midl.exe, midlc.exe, midlrt.exe, mt.exe, packageeditor.exe, rc.exe, signtool.exe, tracewpp.exe, uuidgen.exe, veiid.exe, winappdeploycmd.exe, winmdidl.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 10.0.28000.2705
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- nuget.org
- Scoop package
- main/windows-sdk-buildtools
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Frequently asked questions
Is windows-sdk-buildtools free?
windows-sdk-buildtools is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is windows-sdk-buildtools safe to download?
The download comes from globalcdn.nuget.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
Does windows-sdk-buildtools run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use windows-sdk-buildtools without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
