How To Install Xmllint Windows May 2026

xmllint is a command-line tool used to parse, validate, and format XML files. While it is a standard utility on Linux and macOS, it is not natively included in Windows. To use it on Windows, you must install it as part of the libxml2 library. Method 1: Using Chocolatey (Easiest)

Test 1: Version check

xmllint --version

• Open System Properties → Environment Variables
• Edit the Path variable
• Add C:\cygwin64\bin (or your custom path)
• Click OK

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Step 2: Update MSYS2 and Install Libxml2

1. Launch MSYS2 UCRT64 or MSYS2 MinGW64 from the Start Menu.
2. Update package databases: