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winget install Cygwin.Cygwin
About Cygwin
A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.
Package ID
Cygwin.Cygwin
Version
3.6.9-1
Publisher
Cygwin
License
GPL-3.0
Installer
exe
Architecture
x64
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Cygwin using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:
winget install Cygwin.Cygwin. Winget ships with 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 distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. Use the winget command above or the download button to get it directly from the publisher.
How do I update Cygwin with winget?
Run
winget upgrade Cygwin.Cygwin in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update to the latest available version.How do I uninstall Cygwin?
Run
winget uninstall Cygwin.Cygwin to remove Cygwin from your system.