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Use this command to install Mercurial:
winget install --id=Mercurial.Mercurial -e

Mercurial is a distributed revision control tool for software developers.

Mercurial is a distributed revision control tool designed to streamline software development by providing robust version control capabilities. It enables developers to efficiently manage code changes, collaborate seamlessly, and maintain project history with ease.

Key Features:

  • Distributed Architecture: Every clone of a repository contains the full project history, enabling fast local operations and independent workflows.
  • Scalability: Handles projects of any size, from small scripts to large-scale enterprise applications.
  • Extensibility: Supports custom workflows through plugins and extensions, allowing developers to tailor the tool to their specific needs.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring consistency for teams using diverse environments.
  • Integration: Easily integrates with third-party tools and platforms, enhancing its versatility in modern development pipelines.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for software developers seeking reliable version control. Mercurial offers fast and efficient operations, reducing latency by performing most tasks locally. Its flexibility allows teams to adopt workflows that suit their projects while maintaining ease of use without steep learning curves. With Mercurial, developers can focus on coding with confidence in their version control solution.

Mercurial is available for installation via winget, ensuring a straightforward setup process.

Versions
6.2.1
6.2.0
5.9.3
5.9.2
5.8.1
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