winget-cli

Project Overview

WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API.

Key Features

• Command-line package management (winget)
• PowerShell module (Microsoft.WinGet.Client)
• COM API
• Two default sources: Microsoft Store (msstore) and community repository (winget)
• Group policy configuration support

Target Audience

• Windows developers and system administrators
• Users who want to install software via command line
• Teams who want to automate software deployment

Quick Start

1. Install App Installer from the Microsoft Store
2. Or manually install from GitHub Releases
3. Use winget install <package> to install software
4. Use winget search <query> to search for software
5. Use winget --info to view configuration

Core Advantages

• Officially built by Microsoft, deeply integrated with Windows
• Supports both Microsoft Store and community repositories
• Offers CLI, PowerShell, and API interfaces
• Open-source and community-driven

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 1809 (build 17763) or later
• Architectures: x86_64, arm64
• Additional Dependencies: VC++ v14 Desktop Framework Package (may be needed on older Windows builds)

Notes

• Windows Server 2019 is not supported
• Windows Server 2022 is experimental
• Development releases are available via Windows Insider