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Cygwin

3.6.9-1 GPL-3.0 by Cygwin

A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.

Install via Winget

winget install Cygwin.Cygwin

Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run the command above. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

About Cygwin

A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install Cygwin using winget?
Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run: winget install Cygwin.Cygwin. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
What is Cygwin?
A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.
Is Cygwin free to download?
Cygwin is available under the GPL-3.0 license. Use the winget command or the direct download link on this page.
How do I update Cygwin with winget?
Run winget upgrade Cygwin.Cygwin in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update Cygwin to the latest available version.