vcpkg is a package management system for C/C++ libraries provided by Microsoft. This article explains how to install C/C++ libraries using vcpkg. # Benefits of Using vcpkg Normally, when using an open-source library on Windows, you must build it and resolve its dependencies yourself. If the library has a complex structure, simply installing it can take considerable time. With vcpkg, the tool performs these troublesome tasks automatically, making it easy to install libraries.