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w64devkit Adds Code Signing, Automated Releases, and Multilib Support
Key points
- All w64devkit EXEs and DLLs are now code-signed.
- Release packaging is automated by GitHub Actions.
- Release artifacts are immutable after publication.
- x64 release now supports compiling 32-bit Windows programs (multilib).
Enhanced Release Security
w64devkit now code-signs all executables and DLLs within its releases. This measure helps establish a good reputation with security software, reducing potential issues for users. The signing tool, aas-sign, developed for w64devkit, has also been adopted by MSYS2 and is included in w64devkit releases.
Automated and Immutable Releases
The release process for w64devkit is now automated using GitHub Actions, triggered by new tag pushes. This automation ensures that every step of the release, including code-signing, is transparent and derived strictly from source. Additionally, release immutability has been enabled, meaning artifacts are locked upon publish and cannot be modified, preventing tampering with old releases.
Multilib Support for x64 Toolchain
The x64 release of w64devkit now functions as a multilib toolchain, capable of compiling programs for 32-bit Windows. This eliminates the need for a separate x86 release for 32-bit compilation, though the dedicated x86 release remains available for older hardware or operating systems. Users can target x86 by passing '-m32' during compilation or by using architecture-prefixed tools like 'i686-w64-mingw32-gcc'.
Project Co-Maintainership
Peter0x44 joined w64devkit as a co-maintainer, contributing to new directions and improvements, including the multilib functionality. Many of these improvements have been upstreamed, benefiting users beyond w64devkit.
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Reporting from
w64devkit, a Windows development environment, implemented code signing for all executables and DLLs, automated its release process via GitHub Actions, and introduced multilib support for its x64 toolchain. These changes improve release security, transparency, and allow the x64 version to compile 32-bit Windows programs.