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option to download compiler #102

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3052 opened this issue Nov 2, 2023 · 2 comments
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option to download compiler #102

3052 opened this issue Nov 2, 2023 · 2 comments

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@3052
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3052 commented Nov 2, 2023

I think the current invocations only download libraries and/or headers, it would be nice if an option was available to also download the Microsoft compiler. this would obviate the need for users to have to also install the Zig C compiler or similar

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The purpose of this tool is not to replace Microsoft's bloated installer, only to get the minimal things needed to seamlessly cross-compile and link a Windows executable. I don't know if it's possible to get just the compiler and linker and actually have it function considering Microsoft has a tool specifically built just to find where vs is.

I guess if it can be done in a way that doesn't add an undue amount of code/complexity to this project I'd accept a PR, but have zero intention of ever doing this work myself.

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3052 commented Nov 4, 2023

according to the author, this downloads the compiler as well:

https://github.com/mstorsjo/msvc-wine/blob/master/vsdownload.py

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