gvsbuild

by wingtkv2026.4.1

Last updated May 1, 2026

Comes with the tools needed to run GTK on Windows, including GTK4, Cairo, PyGObject, Pycairo, GtkSourceView5, adwaita-icon-theme, and all of their dependencies.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id wingtk.gvsbuild.GTK4 --exact --version 2026.4.1

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

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Installers · v2026.4.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	zip	-		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 gvsbuild.

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 gvsbuild on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id wingtk.gvsbuild.GTK4 --exact --version 2026.4.1. winget downloads the installer from wingtk and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install gvsbuild silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id wingtk.gvsbuild.GTK4 --exact 2026.4.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall gvsbuild via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id wingtk.gvsbuild.GTK4 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from gvsbuild's Apps & Features entry.

Is gvsbuild free?

gvsbuild is distributed under GPLv2. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/wingtk/gvsbuild) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does gvsbuild 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 gvsbuild directly from the publisher.

How do I keep gvsbuild up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id wingtk.gvsbuild.GTK4 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of gvsbuild from microsoft/winget-pkgs.