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Winget CLI

Winget CLI is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows. WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface). It has 26,482 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

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  • Official
  • Windows
  • Other
  • Actively maintained
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About Winget CLI

If you are new to the Windows Package Manager, you might want to Explore the Windows Package Manager tool. The client has access to packages from two default sources. The first is "msstore" the Microsoft Store (free Apps rated "e" for everyone). The second is "winget" the WinGet community repository.

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What is Winget CLI?

Winget CLI is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows. WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface). It has 26,482 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

Is Winget CLI free and open source?

Yes. Winget CLI's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install Winget CLI?

Download the installer for Windows from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.29.380) or the project website.

Is Winget CLI still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.