Visual Studio Community 2026

Everything you need to build modern apps - free for you, built for impact.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact

Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Version

18.11.2Latest

License

Proprietary

Install details for Visual Studio Community 2026

Architectures: x64
Install scope: Machine-wide
Installer format: EXE
Versions in winget-pkgs: 45

•Custom EXE installer: the silent switches come from the package manifest.

45 versions of Visual Studio Community 2026 are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 18.11.2. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Description

Everything you need to build modern apps - free for you, built for impact.

Visual Studio Community 2026 is available through winget as package ID Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community, with version 18.11.2. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Visual Studio Community 2026

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact

Install a specific version (18.11.2)

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact --version '18.11.2'

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact --scope machine

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact

Why install it with winget

Build your development setup around your projects: editor, terminal, runtimes, and optional container tools. Review each package before adding it to a repeatable setup script.

•Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
•Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
•Keep package IDs alongside project setup instructions

Good fit for

Developer workstation setupFresh machine rebuildsTeam onboarding checklists

Explore related topics

Code editors and IDEs

Package ID

Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community

Moniker

vs18-community

Homepagehttps://visualstudio.microsoft.com/

Common questions

How do I install Visual Studio Community 2026 with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Visual Studio Community 2026 with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Visual Studio Community 2026 with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Visual Studio Community 2026 have a native ARM64 build?

Not in the current winget manifest, which lists installers for x64. Windows 11 on ARM can still run x64 and x86 apps through emulation.

Can I install Visual Studio Community 2026 without administrator rights?

Expect an administrator (UAC) prompt. The manifest only declares a machine-wide installer.

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