node.js - Install bcrypt without Visual Studio -

node.js - Install bcrypt without Visual Studio -

i'm trying install bcrypt via npm , i'm getting failed @ bcrypt@0.7.8 install script. error.

i'm on windows 8 x64, node ver 0.10.29.

looking @ bcrypt's dependencies tells me need node-gyp, apparently needs visual studio 2012 , python. real? need install total ide i'm not going utilize 1 node module?

is compiler node-gyp after, or other little component vs can install trick?

would love suggestions how working minimum possible extras.

as mentioned, can install vc++ express (and windows sdk) free. however, if bothered it, utilize bcrypt api-compatible module implemented in pure javascript, see performance hit.

i should note there many (useful) modules on npm right require compilation, chances you'll getting more utilize out of compiler (in future) think.

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