Meson Build System

by The Meson Development Teamv1.9.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Meson is a project to create the best possible next-generation build system.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id mesonbuild.meson --exact --version 1.9.1

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

Silent install command for Meson Build System

Meson Build System uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i meson-1.9.1-64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Meson Build System →

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About

Meson is an open source build system meant to be both extremely fast, and, even more importantly, as user friendly as possible.

Installers · v1.9.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		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 Meson Build System.

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 Meson Build System on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id mesonbuild.meson --exact --version 1.9.1. winget downloads the installer from The Meson Development Team and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Meson Build System silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id mesonbuild.meson --exact 1.9.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Meson Build System?

Meson Build System uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i meson-1.9.1-64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Meson Build System via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id mesonbuild.meson --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Meson Build System's Apps & Features entry.

Is Meson Build System free?

Meson Build System is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/mesonbuild/meson) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Meson Build System 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 Meson Build System directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Meson Build System up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id mesonbuild.meson --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Meson Build System from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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