RECOMMENDED
Windows developer kit
Compiler, VS Code extension, examples, documentation and dependency notices.
Portable ZIPNot published here
Build from source ↗YOUR NEXT NATIVE APPLICATION
0.3.0 Developer previewGet Ryft.
The compiler, your editor, and a clear place to start.
Windows x64 · Portable distribution Native builds require Rust 1.89+, Cargo and Microsoft C++ Build Tools. The extension includes the compiler for analysis, but does not install the build toolchain. Read the installation guide →
Prebuilt packages are not available here yet.You can build Ryft from source using the source installation guide →
EDITOR
VS Code extension
Syntax, diagnostics, navigation, references, checked rename and formatting. Includes the Windows compiler.
VSIX packageNot published here
Build from source ↗CLI
Standalone compiler
The Ryft command line and language server. Add it to PATH; install the build dependencies separately.
Windows x64 executableNot published here
Build from source ↗BEFORE YOUR FIRST BUILDA small checklist.
A small checklist.
A complete toolchain.
These dependencies belong on the build machine. Your compiled application can run without Rust or Ryft installed.
Full installation instructions →Know what you're installing.
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Current release boundaries.
Windows 11 development is verified. Windows Server qualification is pending. Linux, macOS and ARM64 downloads are not available. The VSIX is locally installable and is not published to the Marketplace.
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