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+# Vcpkg
+
+## Overview
+Vcpkg helps you get C and C++ libraries on Windows. This tool and ecosystem are currently in a preview state; your involvement is vital to its success.
+
+For short description of available commands, run `vcpkg help`.
+
+## Quick Start
+If there is no `vcpkg.exe` (such as after a `git clone`), run
+```
+C:\src\vcpkg> powershell -exec bypass scripts\bootstrap.ps1
+```
+Then, to hook up user-wide integration, run (note: requires admin on first use)
+```
+C:\src\vcpkg> .\vcpkg integrate install
+```
+Finally, install any packages with
+```
+C:\src\vcpkg> .\vcpkg install sdl2 curl
+```
+
+## Examples
+See the [`docs\EXAMPLES.md`](docs/EXAMPLES.md) document for specific walkthroughs, including using a package and adding a new package.
+
+See a 4 mm [demo in video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41WFKbQFTw).
+
+## Contributing
+Vcpkg is built with your contributions. Here are some ways you can contribute:
+
+* [Submit Issues](https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg/issues) in vcpkg or existing packages
+* [Submit Fixes and New Packages](https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg/pulls)
+
+Please refer to our [Contribution guidelines](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.
+
+This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com) with any additional questions or comments.
+
+## License
+
+Code licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt).