build2 0.18.1

C/C++ build system and package manager

  • By The build2 authors
  • Open Source
  • Portable
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About build2

build2 is an open source, cross-platform toolchain for building and
packaging C++ code. It aims to approximate Rust Cargo's convenience while
providing more depth and flexibility.
Published packages can be found on https://cppget.org

Technical details

PublisherThe build2 authors
Version0.18.1
LicenseMIT
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDbuild2.build2.MinGW

Install build2 from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=build2.build2.MinGW -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=build2.build2.MinGW -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=build2.build2.MinGW -e

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Frequently asked questions

Is build2 free?

Yes. build2 is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of build2?

The latest version is 0.18.1.

Is it safe to download build2?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with bc6e12a44bc0c2903bcfe34316334bb5ecc5aeddba105b328bcb18bec0cbeba1.

Which Windows versions does build2 support?

build2 runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall build2?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find build2 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=build2.build2.MinGW -e.

Is there a portable version of build2?

Yes. build2 is available as a portable ZIP archive (build2-toolchain-0.18.1-x86_64-windows10-mingw-gcc14.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

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