Microsoft's Windows Package Manager, known as winget
, is a powerful tool that streamlines installing, upgrading, and configuring applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This command-line utility simplifies software management for developers and IT professionals, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
The winget
CLI is included in the latest Windows builds as part of the App Installer from the Microsoft Store. To check if it's already installed on your system, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:
winget --version
If a version number appears (for example, v1.4.11071
), winget
is installed on your PC. If not, you can download and install it manually by following the steps below.
Download App Installer (with winget) from GitHub
You can obtain the latest version of winget
directly from GitHub without enrolling in the Windows Insider program.
Step 1: Navigate to the winget-cli GitHub repository and go to the Releases page to find the most recent release of the App Installer.
Step 2: Scroll down to the latest release and locate the Assets section. Here, you'll find the .appxbundle
file and the source code for the release.
Step 3: Click on the Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_*.appxbundle
link to download the App Installer that includes the winget
feature. This version is consistent with the one provided in the latest Windows updates.
Install App Installer (with winget)
Step 1: After downloading the .appxbundle
file, navigate to your download folder.
Step 2: Double-click on the Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_*.appxbundle
file to begin the installation. This action will install the App Installer along with the winget
CLI tool.
Step 3: When prompted to update the existing App Installer, click on the Update button. This ensures you have the latest version that includes the winget
feature.
After the update completes, the winget
CLI will be available on your computer.
Verify the Installation
Step 1: To confirm that winget
is installed, open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
Step 2: Run the following command:
winget --version
You should see an output displaying the installed version of winget
, such as v1.4.11071
.
Since you manually installed winget
, it might not receive automatic updates. To stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements, periodically check the winget releases page on GitHub to download and install newer versions of the App Installer.
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