# Install vcpkg

## In this learning path

- [Introduction](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/)
- [Install vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/installation/)
- [Initialize vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/initialization/)
- [Create a vcpkg-configuration.json file](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/config_creation/)
- [Use vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/usage/)
- [Activate a license](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/licenseactivation/)
- [Remove vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/removal/)
- [Next Steps](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/_next-steps/)

[vcpkg](https://vcpkg.io/en/index.html) is a free C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. It runs on all platforms, build systems, and workflows. It is maintained by the Microsoft C++ team and open source contributors.

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To install the tool, open your favorite Terminal application and run one of the following commands:

```bash
curl -LO https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg-tool/releases/download/2026-04-08/vcpkg-init.cmd && ./vcpkg-init.cmd
```

```powershell
iex (iwr -useb https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg-tool/releases/download/2026-04-08/vcpkg-init.ps1)
```

```bash
. <(curl https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg-tool/releases/download/2026-04-08/vcpkg-init.sh -L)
```

When done, your user profile directory should contain a `.vcpkg` folder with all necessary files and scripts.

Continue by initializing `vcpkg`.