WinLibs (POSIX threads, MSVCRT runtime) Brecht Sanders
winget install --id=BrechtSanders.WinLibs.POSIX.MSVCRT -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/C++ compiler suite designed to provide developers with a complete toolchain for building applications natively on Windows. Built using GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) and MinGW-w64, WinLibs offers a robust environment for compiling C and C++ programs while supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms.
Key Features:
- GCC Compiler: A widely-used compiler supporting multiple programming languages, including C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, and D.
- MinGW-w64 Runtime: A modern implementation of the Windows API for cross-platform compatibility.
- POSIX Threads Support: Enables development with POSIX-compliant threading for better portability across platforms.
- Additional Tools: Includes GDB (debugger), GNU Binutils, Make, Yasm, NASM, JWasm, and LLVM/Clang for comprehensive tool support.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers on Windows who need a free, open-source alternative to proprietary compilers. It is particularly useful for those looking to port applications between platforms or experiment with the latest C++ standards. WinLibs allows seamless integration with popular IDEs like Code::Blocks and provides compatibility with standard build systems such as GNU Autotools and CMake.
This toolchain can be installed via winget, ensuring a straightforward setup process.