A helper tool used when compiling applications and libraries.
Publisher’s description
What is pkg-config?
pkg-config is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 32 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (32 KB)
In short: pkg-config is an open-source package managers & updater tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is pkg-config safe to download?
- The file is served by ftp.gnome.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E919821DA1A61AF45AC9D924914BB72D92BA9EAD956C82B9D89128B1B90D37C3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.26-1Latest | 32 KB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/pkg-configProgram files (.exe): pkg-config.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.26-1
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- freedesktop.org
- Scoop package
- main/pkg-config
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Frequently asked questions
Is pkg-config free?
Yes. pkg-config is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is pkg-config safe to download?
The download comes from ftp.gnome.org; 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.
Does pkg-config run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use pkg-config without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
