Scroll down to the section and select the Visual Studio extension development workload.
If you already have Visual Studio installed, you can add the SDK at any time:
Click in the bottom right corner to begin the download and installation. Key Components of the Visual Studio SDK The SDK is not a single file but a collection of resources: Install Visual Studio and Choose Your Preferred Features
The Visual Studio SDK (Software Development Kit) is a essential toolset for developers looking to extend the capabilities of the Microsoft Visual Studio IDE. Whether you want to add new menu commands, create custom tool windows, or build entirely new project types, the SDK provides the necessary APIs and templates to make it happen. How to Download and Install the Visual Studio SDK
If you are installing Visual Studio for the first time, you can include the SDK directly:
Open the from your Start menu or go to Tools > Get Tools and Features within Visual Studio. Find your installed version and click Modify .
Click to download the IDE along with the SDK components. Method 2: Adding the SDK to an Existing Installation
Unlike standalone software, the Visual Studio SDK is typically installed as an optional workload through the . Method 1: During Initial Installation