How to install ML.NET Model Builder

Learn how to install ML.NET Model Builder to add machine learning to your .NET applications.

Prerequisites

• The latest .NET SDK
• Visual Studio Code editor
• The C# DevKit

Limitations

• ML.NET Model Builder Extension currently only works on Visual Studio on Windows.

Install Model Builder

ML.NET Model builder is built into Visual Studio. To enable it:

Visual Studio 2022

1. Open the Visual Studio Installer.

2. Select Modify to modify your current version of Visual Studio.

3. In the Visual Studio Installer, select the Individual components tab.

4. From the list of .NET components, check the ML.NET Model Builder checkbox.

   

Visual Studio 2019

1. Open the Visual Studio Installer.

2. Select Modify to modify your current version of Visual Studio.

3. In the Visual Studio Installer, select the Individual components tab.

4. From the list of .NET components, check the ML.NET Model Builder (Preview) checkbox.

   

Uninstall Model Builder

ML.NET Model builder is built into Visual Studio. To disable it:

Visual Studio 2022

1. Open the Visual Studio Installer.

2. Select Modify to modify your current version of Visual Studio.

3. In the Visual Studio Installer, select the Individual components tab.

4. From the list of .NET components, uncheck the ML.NET Model Builder checkbox.

   

Visual Studio 2019

1. Open the Visual Studio Installer.

2. Select Modify to modify your current version of Visual Studio.

3. In the Visual Studio Installer, select the Individual components tab.

4. From the list of .NET components, uncheck the ML.NET Model Builder (Preview) checkbox.

   

Upgrade Model Builder

Model Builder automatically updates when there's a new version.

However, if you'd prefer to manually install the latest version, either download it from Visual Studio Marketplace or use the Extensions Manager in Visual Studio. See how to update a Visual Studio extension for more information.