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BuildBridge is a Visual Studio Code extension that brings full C++ MSBuild project management directly into your editor — without needing Visual Studio.
Whether you're starting a new project or working with existing .vcxproj files, BuildBridge gives you a complete workflow: create, configure, build and run — all from VS Code.
Designed for developers who want the power of MSBuild with the simplicity of VS Code.
📋 Requirements
| 🔧 Visual Studio Build Tools | v140 or higher |
| 💻 VS Code | v1.80.0+ (recommended) |
| 🪟 Windows | Windows 10 or higher |
✨ Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🚀 Create Projects | Console App, DLL, Static Lib via 3-step wizard |
| ⚙️ Project Properties | Edit .vcxproj settings without opening Visual Studio |
| Build and run directly from VS Code with one keypress | |
| 📁 Projects Tree View | All C++ projects in VS Code sidebar |
| 🔧 Select Configuration | Switch Debug/Release and x64/x86 on the fly |
| 📦 Solution Support | Auto-add projects to existing .slnx, batch build all at once |
📦 Installation
- Open VS Code and go to Extensions (
Ctrl+Shift+X) - Search for
BuildBridge - Click Install and reload VS Code
- BuildBridge icon appears in Activity Bar — ready to work!
Or via command line:
ext install buildbridge
🚀 Usage
Availabel Commands (ctrl + shift + p)
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| BuildBridge: Create Project | Open 3-step project creation wizard |
| BuildBridge: Open Project | Open existing project |
| BuildBridge: Select configuration | Switch project configuration |
| BuildBridge: Properties | Open project properties editor |
| BuildBridge: Focus View | Focus Project Tree View |
🎁 Examples
- Go to 'Examples' Folder and open folder with project type
- Just read comments and run project
- Have Fun
📸 Screenshots
Create Project
Project Explorer
Select Configuration
Project Properties
Command Palette
Made with ❤️ by Sergey Naumenkov
MIT License • Contributions welcome