Visual Studio Properties Pages for C++ MSBuild projects in VS Code. Create, Edit, Build and Debug .vcxproj / .slnx projects without opening Visual Studio
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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
▶️ F5 Run & Build
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!
