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Requirements

General

  • Node.js v4.x
  • Python v2.7.x
    • The python.exe must be available at %SystemDrive%\Python27\python.exe. If it is installed elsewhere, you can create a symbolic link to the directory containing the python.exe using: mklink /d %SystemDrive%\Python27 D:\elsewhere\Python27

Visual Studio

You can use either:

Whichever version you use, ensure that:

  • The default installation folder is chosen so the build tools can find it
  • Visual C++ support is installed
  • A git command is in your path
  • If you have both VS2013 and VS2015 installed set the GYP_MSVS_VERSION environment variable to the Visual Studio version (2013 or 2015) you wish to use, e.g. [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("GYP_MSVS_VERSION", "2015", "User") in PowerShell or set it in Windows advanced system settings control panel.

Instructions

You can run these commands using Command Prompt, PowerShell or Git Shell via GitHub Desktop. These instructions will assume the use of Bash from Git Shell - if you are using Command Prompt use a backslash instead: i.e. script\build.

cd C:\
git clone https://github.com/atom/atom/
cd atom
script/build

This will create the Atom application in the out\Atom folder as well as copy it to a subfolder of your user profile (e.g. c:\Users\Bob) called AppData\Local\atom\app-dev.

script/build Options

  • --install-dir - Creates the final built application in this directory. Example (trailing slash is optional):
./script/build --install-dir Z:\Some\Destination\Directory\
  • --build-dir - Build the application in this directory. Example (trailing slash is optional):
./script/build --build-dir Z:\Some\Temporary\Directory\
  • --no-install - Skips the installation task after building.
  • --verbose - Verbose mode. A lot more information output.

Do I have to use GitHub Desktop?

No, you can use your existing Git! GitHub Desktop's Git Shell is just easier to set up.

If you prefer using your existing Git installation, make sure git's cmd directory is in your PATH env variable (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\cmd) before you open your PowerShell or Command Prompt.

It is also recommended you open your Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator.

If none of this works, do install Github Desktop and use its Git Shell as it makes life easier.

Troubleshooting

Common Errors

  • node is not recognized

    • If you just installed Node.js, you'll need to restart your PowerShell/Command Prompt/Git Shell before the node command is available on your Path.

  • msbuild.exe failed with exit code: 1

    • Ensure you have Visual C++ support installed. Go into Add/Remove Programs, select Visual Studio and press Modify and then check the Visual C++ box.

  • script/build stops with no error or warning shortly after displaying the versions of node, npm and Python

    • Make sure that the path where you have checked out Atom does not include a space. e.g. use c:\atom and not c:\my stuff\atom

  • script/build outputs only the Node.js and Python versions before returning

    • Try moving the repository to C:\atom. Most likely, the path is too long. See issue #2200.

  • error MSB4025: The project file could not be loaded. Invalid character in the given encoding.

  • 'node_modules\.bin\npm' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

    • This occurs if the previous build left things in a bad state. Run script\clean and then script\build again.

  • script/build stops at installing runas with Failed at the [email protected] install script.

    • See the next item.

  • error MSB8020: The build tools for Visual Studio 201? (Platform Toolset = 'v1?0') cannot be found.

    • If you're building Atom with Visual Studio 2013 try setting the GYP_MSVS_VERSION environment variable to 2013 and then script/clean followed by script/build (re-open your command prompt or Powershell window if you set it using the GUI)

  • Other node-gyp errors on first build attempt, even though the right Node.js and Python versions are installed.

    • Do try the build command one more time, as experience shows it often works on second try in many of these cases.

Windows build error reports in atom/atom

  • If all fails, use this search to get a list of reports about build errors on Windows, and see if yours has already been reported.
    • If it hasn't, please open a new issue with your Windows version, architecture (x86 or amd64), and a screenshot of your build output, including the Node.js and Python versions.