WinLibs (MCF threads, UCRT runtime) Brecht Sanders
winget install --id=BrechtSanders.WinLibs.MCF.UCRT -e In short: it's a free C and C++ compiler for Microsoft Windows. GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) is a free and open source compiler for C and C++ (and other languages like Objective-C, Fortran, D). MinGW-w64 is a free and open source C library for targetting Windows 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. The combination of these results in a free C/C++ compiler for Windows. Even though GCC and MinGW-w64 can be used on other platforms (e.g. Linux) to generate Windows executables, the WinLibs project only focusses on building versions that run natively on Windows. Also some additional tools are added, including: - GDB - the GNU Project debugger - GNU Binutils - a collection of binary tools - GNU Make - a tool which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files - Yasm - The Yasm Modular Assembler Project - NASM - The Netwide Assembler - JWasm - A free MASM-compatible assembler - LLVM/Clang/LLD/LLDB - The LLVM Compiler Infrastructure This is a standalone build, which means this download offers a complete compiler environment for Windows. In the future WinLibs plans to also release binary packages of many open source libraries and applications built with this compiler.
WinLibs is a free C and C++ compiler toolset for Microsoft Windows, designed to provide developers with a comprehensive open-source development environment. Built using the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) and MinGW-w64, WinLibs enables cross-platform compatibility while focusing on native Windows execution.
Key Features:
- Cross-platform development tools including GCC, GDB, Binutils, Make, Yasm, NASM, JWasm, and LLVM/Clang.
- Support for POSIX threading model by default, ensuring better portability across platforms.
- Integration with UCRT runtime library for improved standards conformance and compatibility with modern Windows features.
- Additional development tools like debuggers, assemblers, and build utilities included in a single package.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers working on Windows who need a free, reliable alternative to proprietary compilers. It is particularly beneficial for those porting code from Linux or macOS, testing software with GCC, or exploring the latest C++ standards. WinLibs provides a complete environment for building high-quality applications while maintaining compatibility across platforms.
Installable via winget, WinLibs offers a seamless experience for developers seeking flexibility and power in their development workflow.