Windows Package Manager

Open source

Open-source command-line tool from Microsoft, also known as winget, for installing and updating Windows apps.

by Microsoft ↗Official site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

Windows Package Manager has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): package-manager, windows, cli, open-source, devopsVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cliVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications from the command line, WinGet Configuration files with PowerShell DSC and YAML, package manifest submission to the WinGet Community Repository, Microsoft Store source with certificate pinning, Group Policy settings for enterprise control, third-party package managers can leverage the Community RepositoryVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): docs, github-issuesVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Windows developers and IT admins automating app installs and machine setup with declarative configuration filesVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Developers who want to manage their software applications using the command line, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who want to distribute software, Enterprise organizations who want to automate device set up and maintain a secure work environmentVerified
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

User reviews

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