Additional Information
MSYS2 is a software distro and building platform for Windows PC
| Version | MSYS2 2025-08-30 |
| Requirements |
Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10/Windows 11 |
| Updated | September 01, 2025 |
| Author | MSYS2 Developer Team |
| Category | Developer Tools |
| License | Open Source |
| Language | English |
| Download | 825 |
Overview
MSYS2 is an independent rewrite of MSYS, based on modern Cygwin (POSIX compatibility layer) and MinGW-w64 with the aim of better interoperability with native Windows software. It provides a bash shell, Autotools, revision control systems, and the like for building native Windows applications using MinGW-w64 toolchains.
It features a package management system to provide easy installation of packages, Pacman. It brings many powerful features such as dependency resolution and simple complete system upgrades, as well as straight-forward package building.
Installation restrictions:
It features a package management system to provide easy installation of packages, Pacman. It brings many powerful features such as dependency resolution and simple complete system upgrades, as well as straight-forward package building.
Installation restrictions:
- MSYS2 can't be installed on FAT* partitions.
- Current MSYS2 can't be installed on Windows XP anymore.
