pkg-config-lite is based on pkg-config, but is built with a glib code snippet which eliminates the glib dependency, so it is possible once again to build and run pkg-config without dependencies.
Publisher’s description
What is Pkg Config Lite?
Pkg Config Lite is an open-source program for Windows from bloodrock.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 48 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 393,765 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (48 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Pkg Config Lite is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Pkg Config Lite safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2038C49D23B5CA19E2218CA89F06DF18FE6D870B4C6B54C0498548EF88771F6F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.28-1Latest | January 26, 2013 | 48 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id bloodrock.pkg-config-lite -echoco install pkgconfiglite -yscoop install extras/pkg-config-liteRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- bloodrock
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.28-1
- Released
- January 26, 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- October 26, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 393,765
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- bloodrock.pkg-config-lite
- Chocolatey package
- pkgconfiglite
- Scoop package
- extras/pkg-config-lite
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pkg Config Lite free?
Yes. Pkg Config Lite is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is Pkg Config Lite safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Pkg Config Lite with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Pkg Config Lite run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Pkg Config Lite without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.