Cygwin Setup 2.937

The setup program used to download, install, and upgrade Cygwin and its internal packages.

  • By Cygwin Authors
  • GNU Lesser General Publi
  • Portable
  • Updated Feb 28, 2026
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About Cygwin Setup

The setup program used to download, install, and upgrade Cygwin and its internal packages.

Technical details

PublisherCygwin Authors
Version2.937
Release date2026-02-28
LicenseGNU Lesser General Public License v3
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64, x86
Package IDCygwin.CygwinSetup

Install Cygwin Setup from the command line

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

Cygwin Setup adds these commands to the command line: cygwinsetup, cygwinsetup86.

bashclicmdcommandlineminttyterminalunix

Cygwin Setup version history

2.936 Feb 14, 2026
2.935 Nov 24, 2025
2.934

Frequently asked questions

Is Cygwin Setup free?

Cygwin Setup is gnu lesser general publi software from Cygwin Authors. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Cygwin Setup?

The latest version is 2.937, released on Feb 28, 2026.

Is it safe to download Cygwin Setup?

The download button links to the official installer published on cygwin.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 2c9f2fb56e1fb687b5d9680afa8f8b06e6214f0e483096af0eae1946431226c5.

Which Windows versions does Cygwin Setup support?

Cygwin Setup runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I uninstall Cygwin Setup?

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

Is there a portable version of Cygwin Setup?

Yes. Cygwin Setup is available as a portable program (setup-2.937.x86_64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

Alternatives to Cygwin Setup

Other Command Line Tools programs for Windows from different developers.