// install via winget
Command Prompt & PowerShell
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winget install Cygwin.Cygwin
// direct download
Download Installer// about Cygwin
A large collection of GNU and Open Source tools which provide functionality similar to a Linux distribution on Windows.
// 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 — no additional install needed.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 click the download button to get the installer directly from the publisher.
How do I update Cygwin with winget?
Run
winget upgrade Cygwin.Cygwin in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update Cygwin to the latest available version.What architecture does Cygwin support?
The listed installer targets the x64 architecture. See the publisher’s documentation for full compatibility details.