How to use svn commands in Cygwin

Question

How can I use svn export, svn checkout etc commands in Cygwin?

Do I need to install any other feature? I am using version 2.738.

For example, I'd like to be able to run

svn export http://svn/trunk/Test/code /TESTEXPORT

Gergely Bacso · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-30 15:54:09Z

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Yes, you do. Check the packagelist in the cygwin setup.exe, and pick all the svn-like packages then install them. For typical usage such as update, commit, show history it's almost perfect.

UPDATE
(not to steal credit but apparently an important addition)

The package "subversion" should be installed as well.

edited Oct 30, 2015 at 15:54

answered Feb 21, 2012 at 14:38

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Code Hungry Over a year ago

Thanks i have updated my packages now svn commands are working.

AlG Over a year ago

You can also use the Tortoise SVN installed svn client from within Cygwin. Remember to adjust the paths for non-unix requirements though.

Ethan Over a year ago

Search for 'subversion' in setup.exe. (Found by searching cygwin.com/packages for 'svn'.)

ThomasH Over a year ago

The "UPDATE" in the answer is the key thing. The svn command-line command is packaged under "subversion".

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