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Description
MSYS2 is a comprehensive suite of tools and libraries designed to create a user-friendly environment for developing, installing, and executing native software on Windows. It includes a command line interface known as mintty, a shell environment with bash, version control systems such as git and subversion, as well as utilities like tar and awk, alongside build systems including autotools, all built upon a modified Cygwin framework. While some of its core components are derived from Cygwin, MSYS2 primarily aims to establish a robust build environment for native Windows applications, minimizing reliance on Cygwin. The platform offers modern native builds for a variety of programming tools and languages such as GCC, mingw-w64, CPython, CMake, Meson, OpenSSL, FFmpeg, Rust, and Ruby, among others. To simplify the installation and updating of software packages, MSYS2 incorporates a package management system named Pacman, which should be recognizable to users familiar with Arch Linux. This efficient package management system allows users to easily manage their software, ensuring they have access to the latest versions and features available in the ecosystem.
Description
For those who are just getting acquainted with the Windows Package Manager, it's a good idea to delve into the functionalities of this tool. The packages accessible to users can be found in the Windows Package Manager Community Repository. Currently, the client is compatible with Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) and newer. However, Windows Server 2019 is not supported due to the lack of Microsoft Store access and updated dependencies. While there might be a possibility of installation on Windows Server 2022, this should be approached as an experimental endeavor, as it is not officially supported, and users will need to handle the installation of dependencies manually. As such, users should proceed with caution when considering this option.
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Free
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Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
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Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
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Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
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Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
MSYS2
Website
www.msys2.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Windows Package Manager
Website
github.com/microsoft/winget-cli