Install Cygwin
Version updated for https://github.com/egor-tensin/setup-cygwin to version v4.0.2.
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Action Summary
This GitHub Action automates the setup of Cygwin in workflow runs by installing Cygwin and any specified additional packages, while adding Cygwin executables to the system’s PATH. It simplifies the process of configuring a Cygwin environment for CI/CD pipelines on Windows, supports custom installation directories, and provides options for handling symlinks and environment variables. This action is ideal for users requiring Unix-like tools and scripting capabilities in a Windows-based workflow.