Check the box for . This automatically installs the VSSDK.

To download and install the right Visual Studio SDK (Software Development Kit), you must first identify whether you need a for building specific apps (like Windows or .NET) or the Visual Studio SDK (VSSDK) for extending the IDE itself. 1. How to Download the Visual Studio SDK (VSSDK)

If you are modernizing an extension project, you can install the SDK as a package through the NuGet Gallery . 2. Downloading Platform SDKs

Platform SDKs provide the libraries and APIs needed to build applications for specific environments. Installing the Visual Studio SDK

Click on your installed version (e.g., Visual Studio 2022). Under the Workloads tab, scroll to Other Toolsets .

The Visual Studio SDK is used to create extensions, such as new menu items, tool windows, or custom editors. In modern versions, it is no longer a separate standalone installer. Open the Visual Studio Installer on your PC.