build2

by The build2 authorsv0.18.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

C/C++ build system and package manager

Install with winget

$ winget install --id build2.build2.MinGW --exact --version 0.18.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

`build2` is an open source, cross-platform toolchain for building and

packaging C++ code. It aims to approximate Rust Cargo's convenience while

providing more depth and flexibility.

Published packages can be found on https://cppget.org

Installers · v0.18.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for build2.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install build2 on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id build2.build2.MinGW --exact --version 0.18.1. winget downloads the installer from The build2 authors and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install build2 silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id build2.build2.MinGW --exact 0.18.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall build2 via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id build2.build2.MinGW --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from build2's Apps & Features entry.

Is build2 free?

build2 is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://build2.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does build2 work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls build2 directly from the publisher.

How do I keep build2 up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id build2.build2.MinGW --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of build2 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.