Windows · System & Backup

MSYS2 Installer

Name: MSYS2 Installer
Author: Alexpux, martell, mingwandroid, elieux, renatosilva, niXman

A Cygwin-derived software distro for Windows using Arch Linux's Pacman

Version 20220319.0.0 · by Alexpux, martell, mingwandroid, elieux, renatosilva, niXman

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Official site: msys2.org

About MSYS2 Installer

This Chocolatey package performs an unattended installation of MSYS2 using the official .exe installer.

Please also check [msys2](https://chocolatey.org/packages/msys2) package that performs more advanced installation and might be a better choice for some users.

Major differences when compared to [MSYS2](https://chocolatey.org/packages/msys2) package:

- Installation is performed from official `.exe` installer instead of `.tar.xz` archive

- Installation stops without performing any additional customization or configuration (not even `pacman --noconfirm -Syuu`).

How to install MSYS2 Installer

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 msys2-installer
Open MSYS2 Installer once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is MSYS2 Installer free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to msys2.org, the developer's official site, where MSYS2 Installer is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of MSYS2 Installer?

The version listed here is 20220319.0.0, published /Date(1648. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install MSYS2 Installer from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install msys2-installer. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is MSYS2 Installer safe?

MSYS2 Installer downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.