To see this list, type devenv /? on command prompt
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- /build – build the specified solution configuration
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- /project – specifies the project to build instead of solution, must specify /build to use /project
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- /projectconfig – specifies project configuration to build, must specify /project to use /projectconfig
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- /out – write build output to specified file
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- /rebuild – like /build, but forces a clean first
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- /clean – clean up build outputs
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- /deploy – build the specified solution configuration and then deploy it
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- /run – run the specified solution configuration
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- /runexit – run the specified solution configuration and then terminate
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- /command – executes the specified internal command line after startup
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- /mditabs – use tabbed documents interface
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- /mdi – use MDI interface
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- /fn – use specified font name
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- /fs – use specified font size
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- /LCID – use specified language ID
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- /noVSIP – disables VSIP developers license key for VSIP testing
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- /safemode – only default environment and services load for stability
- /resetskippkgs – allow VSPackages once flagged for loading failures to load again
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This tutorial on the command-line switches of devenv.exe is a valuable resource for developers and build engineers who work with Visual Studio and automation workflows. Understanding how to leverage switches like
/build,/deploy, and/logcan significantly improve productivity by enabling scripted builds, automated testing, and detailed logging — especially when integrating Visual Studio projects into CI/CD pipelines. For anyone working on large or complex solutions, mastering these switches helps streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual steps, and enforce consistency in build processes. This practical knowledge not only enhances development efficiency but also supports smoother DevOps practices overall.