Cygwin Setup

by Cygwin Authorsv2.937

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The setup program used to download, install, and upgrade Cygwin and its internal packages.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Cygwin.CygwinSetup --exact --version 2.937

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

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Installers · v2.937

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable	-		Direct
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 Cygwin Setup.

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 Setup on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Cygwin.CygwinSetup --exact --version 2.937. winget downloads the installer from Cygwin Authors and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Cygwin Setup silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Cygwin.CygwinSetup --exact 2.937 --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 Setup via winget?

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

Is Cygwin Setup free?

Cygwin Setup is distributed under GNU Lesser General Public License v3. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Cygwin Setup 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 Setup directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Cygwin Setup up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Cygwin.CygwinSetup --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of Cygwin Setup from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.937latest
2.936
2.935
2.934