What is Winget?
The WinGet command-line tool is the Windows Package Manager from Microsoft. It enables you to discover, install, upgrade, remove, and configure applications on Windows computers.
In simple terms, WinGet automates the installation and updating of Windows applications. Because it is a command-line tool, it can feel unfamiliar to people who do not regularly use Windows Terminal.
Read Microsoft’s Winget documentation ↗
What is WingetGUI?
WingetGUI is a Windows software discovery and download resource. You can find useful applications, inspect version history and package details, copy an exact installation command, or follow the original installer URLs recorded in the Winget manifest.
WingetGUI.com is an independent resource. It is not Microsoft, a software publisher, or an installer mirror.
Install software with Winget
- Install or update App Installer from Microsoft. Winget is included with App Installer on supported Windows versions.
- Find the software you want on WingetGUI.com.
- Copy the command shown on the package page.
- Open Windows Terminal, paste the command, and review the package before continuing.
Download directly
If you do not want to use Winget, package pages also list the installer URLs found in the Winget manifest. These links open external publisher or distribution infrastructure. After downloading, verify the publisher and SHA-256 value before running the installer.