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cyg-get

Name: cyg-get
Author: Red Hat, Inc.

A utility to install Cygwin packages.

Version 1.2.2 · by Red Hat, Inc.

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Official site: github.com

About cyg-get

A utility to install Cygwin (http://cygwin.com) packages and their dependencies.

Cygwin is a Linux environment for Windows.

You may provide a single package name or a comma separated list of package names to install.

e.g. `cyg-get openssh` or `cyg-get git gitk git-completion`

For a default installation of Cygwin, call `cyg-get default`.

For all options you can use, call `cyg-get -help`.

How to install cyg-get

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install cyg-get
Open cyg-get once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is cyg-get free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where cyg-get is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of cyg-get?

The version listed here is 1.2.2, published /Date(1733. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install cyg-get from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install cyg-get. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is cyg-get safe?

cyg-get downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.