How do I install gcc on cygwin?

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$ uname -r
2.9.0(0.318/5/3)

I don't have the gcc or the g++ command on my path after I install cygwin. What packages do I need to install to get this command?

Adding to the answer given by matthias_h : In case you don't have local admin rights on your computer, install it with `setup-x86_64.exe --no-admin` — user1934428, Jan 13 '22 at 09:01

score 32 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 03 '20 at 15:52

Ok.

You should launch the installer of cygwin setup-x86_64.exe (if you have deleted it from your computer than just download it from https://cygwin.com/install.html).
In the Cygwin Setup dialog window just press Next, and press Next again. In dialog "Cygwin Setup - Choose Installation Directory" you should select root directory in wich CygWin has been installed & press Next, and again, and again & again.
Your will see dialog "Cygwin Setup - Select Package", in the "View" combobox you should select "Full", and in the "Search" edit you should enter "gcc". Further in the list below in "Package" column find "gcc-core" row & change combobox in "New" column from "Skip" value to the version of gcc wich you need.
Further press Next & you will see "CygWin Setup - Review and confirm changes" dialog. In this dialog could be presented other packages besides gcc-core, this is some updates & you should leave it without changes (my own recommendation). But you must be sure that gcc-core is presented in change-list, than just press Next button & wait for ending of installation.
PROFIT

That's all. Try to start bash or cmd & enter something like "gcc --version". This instruction could be used for installation of other useful things of CygWin, for example "make". Good luck!

After this process, gcc still doesn't exist in console, any tips? — Ran Elgiser, Nov 06 '22 at 18:09
As for cigwin setup 2.924 (64bit) select "Install from Internet" in Cygwin Setup Dialog (step two in this response). — Michael, Jan 25 '23 at 14:59

matzeri · Answer 2 · 2019-03-22T10:18:45.293

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 $ cygcheck -p bin/gcc
Found 8 matches for bin/gcc
gcc-core-6.4.0-1 - gcc-core: GNU Compiler Collection (C, OpenMP)
gcc-core-6.4.0-2 - gcc-core: GNU Compiler Collection (C, OpenMP)
gcc-core-6.4.0-3 - gcc-core: GNU Compiler Collection (C, OpenMP)
...

so you need to install the gcc-core package.

https://cygwin.com/packages/x86_64/gcc-core/

edited Mar 22 '19 at 10:18

answered Nov 10 '17 at 12:33

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The link is to show which package you need to install. Use the Cygwin setup-x86_64.exe (64-bit installation) or setup-x86.exe (32-bit installation) – matzeri Jan 19 '19 at 19:21

score 5 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 02 '19 at 15:14

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Open setup.

Select Category.

Open the Devel section.

Install the package cygwin-devel

answered Jan 02 '19 at 15:14

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Nirmal · Answer 4 · 2023-07-13T10:50:39.837

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Launch the Cygwin installer setup-x86_64.exe.
Proceed to the Cygwin Setup - Select Packages window.
Select Full in View.
Enter gcc in Search.
Find gcc-core row in Package column and change Skip to the required version.
Enter g++ in Search.
Find gcc-g++ row in Package column and change Skip to the required version.
Proceed to the next step and install the packages.

edited Jul 13 '23 at 10:50

answered Jul 13 '23 at 10:38

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score 0 · Answer 5 · edited Jul 23 '22 at 22:10

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apt-cyg install gcc-core

https://cygwin.com/packages/x86_64/gcc-core/

you must install apt-cyg command utility:

https://github.com/transcode-open/apt-cyg

edited Jul 23 '22 at 22:10

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answered Sep 04 '21 at 03:27

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Please add further details to expand on your answer, such as working code or documentation citations. – Community Sep 04 '21 at 10:57
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Yes, but where does one get apt-cyg, and how do you install it? – Noji Oct 08 '21 at 04:22

How do I install gcc on cygwin?

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