vcpkg
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Description:
C++ Library Manager
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2025.12.16@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ package-manager dependencies cmake libraries
Install: brew install vcpkg
About:
vcpkg is a cross-platform C++ library manager that simplifies acquiring and building open-source libraries. It helps developers manage dependencies and build configurations with a unified command-line interface. The tool integrates with CMake to provide a seamless workflow for C++ development.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform package management for C++
  • Integration with CMake build system
  • Large catalog of available libraries
  • Custom portfile support for private libraries
Use Cases:
  • Managing C++ third-party dependencies in projects
  • Building open-source libraries from source
  • Creating reproducible C++ build environments
Alternatives:
  • Conan – Conan is a Python-based alternative with more flexible dependency resolution but steeper learning curve
  • Hunter – Hunter is CMake-based but requires more CMake integration code compared to vcpkg's standalone approach
Version History
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Dec 17, 2025 3:36pm 2025.12.16 0 VERSION_BUMP d1fc9bd3
Dec 17, 2025 2:56pm 2025.12.16 0 VERSION_BUMP fa4b3703
Sep 11, 2025 9:50pm 2025.09.03 0 VERSION_BUMP 594f3c97
Sep 9, 2025 1:21pm 2025.09.03 0 VERSION_BUMP 4823f197
Sep 9, 2025 11:44am 2025.09.03 0 VERSION_BUMP 638bf163
Dec 27, 2024 10:35pm 2024.12.09 2 VERSION_BUMP ae0f0d28
Dec 21, 2024 10:38am 2024.12.09 0 VERSION_BUMP bcf5277c
Oct 22, 2024 3:28am 2024.10.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 30ad06ab
Oct 21, 2024 10:58pm 2024.10.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 85273a69
Oct 1, 2024 2:33pm 2024.09.30 0 VERSION_BUMP ca9b2294
Sep 21, 2024 11:35am 2024.09.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 5854e699