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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When using devenv.exe commands in automated development workflows, the bigger challenge is not remembering switches but ensuring reliable build execution across different environments. In enterprise setups, command-line builds often run through CI servers where Visual Studio versions, installed extensions, SDK dependencies, and machine configurations can vary. Maintaining a consistent build environment and capturing detailed logs is essential to quickly identify failures that may not appear on a developer machine.
Another important consideration is planning for long-term maintainability. As projects evolve, teams should regularly review whether devenv-based automation is still the right approach or if more lightweight build tools and dedicated build pipelines provide better scalability. Treating build commands as part of the release process with proper version control, validation, and monitoring helps prevent unexpected issues during deployments.