These tools are required to compile popular native modules. Or, if you are using Yarn: yarn global add windows-build-toolsĪfter installation, npm will automatically execute this module, which downloads and installs VisualĬ++ Build Tools, provided free of charge for most users by Microsoft (as part of Visual Studio Community, please consult the license to determine whether or not you're eligible). Start PowerShell as Administrator and run: npm install -global windows-build-tools On Windows? Want to compile native Node modules? Install the build tools with this one-liner.
