Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows

Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows 2.5.25

WinFlexBison is a Windows port of Flex (the fast lexical analyser) and GNU Bison (parser generator). Both win_flex and win_bison are based on upstream sources but depend on system libraries only.

  • By WinFlexBison
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Jan 11, 2022
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About Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows

WinFlexBison is a Windows port of Flex (the fast lexical analyser) and GNU Bison (parser generator). Both win_flex and win_bison are based on upstream sources but depend on system libraries only.

What's new in 2.5.25

  • upgrade win_bison to version 3.8.2
  • upgrade m4 to version 1.4.19

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Technical details

PublisherWinFlexBison
Authorlexxmark
Version2.5.25
Release date2022-01-11
LicenseGPLv3+,BSD
Installer typezip
Architecturex86
Package IDWinFlexBison.win_flex_bison

Install Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows from the command line

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

Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows version history

2.5.24 Jan 6, 2021
  • upgrade win_bison to version 3.7.4
  • upgrade m4 to version 1.4.18
  • upgrade gnulib
  • removed VS2015 support
  • fixed win_bison --update option (renaming opened file)

Frequently asked questions

Is Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows free?

Yes. Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows is free and open-source software released under the GPLv3+,BSD license.

What is the latest version of Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows?

The latest version is 2.5.25, released on Jan 11, 2022.

Is it safe to download Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows?

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 8d324b62be33604b2c45ad1dd34ab93d722534448f55a16ca7292de32b6ac135.

Which Windows versions does Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows support?

Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I uninstall Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=WinFlexBison.win_flex_bison -e.

Is there a portable version of Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows?

Yes. Flex and Bison for Microsoft Windows is available as a portable ZIP archive (win_flex_bison-2.5.25.zip, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.