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Cygwin

by Cygwinv3.6.9-1

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

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Cygwin.Cygwin --exact --version 3.6.9-1

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

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Installers · v3.6.9-1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXEmachineDirect
x86EXEuserDirect
x64EXEmachineDirect
x64EXEuserDirect

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 Cygwin.

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 Cygwin on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Cygwin.Cygwin --exact --version 3.6.9-1. winget downloads the installer from Cygwin and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Cygwin silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Cygwin.Cygwin --exact 3.6.9-1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Cygwin via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Cygwin.Cygwin --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Cygwin's Apps & Features entry.
Is Cygwin free?
Cygwin is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.cygwin.com/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Cygwin 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 Cygwin directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Cygwin up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Cygwin.Cygwin --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Cygwin from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 3.6.9-1latest
  • 3.5.7
  • 3.4.9