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What is Snapcraft?

This repository houses the code for snapd, a crucial background service that oversees the management and upkeep of installed snap packages. Snap packages are adaptable application formats intended for use in desktop, cloud, and IoT settings, with the added benefit of automatic updates. Their user-friendly nature, enhanced security features, cross-platform compatibility, and lack of need for extra dependencies contribute to their widespread use across millions of Linux systems every day. Beyond its various management functionalities, snapd includes the snap command, which allows users to easily install and uninstall snaps while engaging with the extensive snap ecosystem. It also implements confinement policies that ensure snaps remain isolated from both the base system and one another, while additionally managing the interfaces that grant snaps access to specific system resources that extend beyond their confinement limitations. For users looking to install popular applications such as Spotify or Visual Studio Code, the Snap Store serves as an excellent resource to discover new software. Moreover, if you have a passion for developing your own snaps, we strongly encourage you to begin with our detailed documentation, which will walk you through the fundamental steps necessary for effectively building and packaging your applications, allowing you to contribute to the vibrant snap community. This guidance can help streamline the process and enhance your overall experience in snap development.

What is MSYS2?

MSYS2 is an extensive collection of tools and libraries tailored to foster a user-friendly setting for developing, installing, and running native applications on the Windows platform. It features a command line interface called mintty, a bash shell environment, version control systems like git and subversion, as well as essential utilities such as tar and awk, and build systems including autotools, all constructed on an adapted Cygwin framework. Although some of its foundational elements are sourced from Cygwin, MSYS2's primary goal is to create a solid build environment specifically for native Windows applications, thereby reducing dependence on Cygwin. The platform provides modern native builds for a diverse range of programming tools and languages, including GCC, mingw-w64, CPython, CMake, Meson, OpenSSL, FFmpeg, Rust, and Ruby, among others. To streamline the process of installing and updating software packages, MSYS2 features a package management system named Pacman, which should be familiar to those acquainted with Arch Linux. This robust package management tool enables users to efficiently handle their software, ensuring they have easy access to the most recent versions and features available within the ecosystem. Additionally, MSYS2's flexibility and comprehensive support make it an attractive option for developers looking to work in a Windows environment.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Arch Linux
Debian
Fedora
Fortran Package Manager
GitHub
Manjaro
OpenWrt
Pacman
Solus
Travis CI
Ubuntu
openSUSE Leap
{ Gisto }

Integrations Supported

Arch Linux
Debian
Fedora
Fortran Package Manager
GitHub
Manjaro
OpenWrt
Pacman
Solus
Travis CI
Ubuntu
openSUSE Leap
{ Gisto }

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Snapcraft

Company Website

github.com/snapcore/snapd

Company Facts

Organization Name

MSYS2

Company Website

www.msys2.org

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