Using Winget to install applications

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The Windows Package Manager winget command-line tool is bundled with Windows 11 and modern versions of Windows 10 by default as the App Installer.

The winget command line tool enables users to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. This tool is the client interface to the Windows Package Manager service.

More information here : Use WinGet to install and manage applications | Microsoft Learn

Using winget avoids the need for third-party, potentially sketchy installers. Even if you have apps installed via the traditional installer setup, you can still use winget.

A Quick demo by ThioJoe:

Detailed info about the tool by Microsoft

If you understood about Winget, then this tool - https://winstall.app/ is suggested to bulk install apps.

Note: Be sure to install via Winget or use the MSI installer to upgrade the app easily.

Benefits of winget

There are general advantages in having a package manager regardless of the operating system.

  • Security: The packages that the package manager includes can be verified by maintainers, however this verification is only completely enforced in Flathub’s verified repository.

  • Automation: It’s easier to install or uninstall applications using a package manager.

  • Maintenance: With a package manager, you can usually update all your applications, maintaining configurations.

  • Exploration. Instead of searching manually in a browser for an application, you can use the package manager. Since it’s centralized, it should be easier to find what you want.

Last edited by @anonymous261 2025-07-04T22:10:08Z

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I’m not sure what makes this guide necessary. Learning to use a package manager is extremely easy, and winget packages don’t even seem to be sandboxed.

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