vcpkg
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Visitvcpkg vs zef
What both publish
| Fact | vcpkg | zef |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | C/C++ libraries | Raku distributions; Git repositories; tar.gz archives; local paths |
| Purpose | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. | zef is a tool for Raku module management. |
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
zef plans
- FreeFree
Pick vcpkg if…
vcpkg suits developers managing C or C++ dependencies across supported platforms, especially projects that need version constraints, caching, or custom registries. It also fits teams using CMake or MSBuild.
Pick zef if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.