CINC Workstation installs everything you need to get started using Chef products on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Publisher’s description
What is CINC Workstation?
CINC Workstation is an open-source program for Windows from CINC Project <maintainers@cinc.sh>.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 692.2 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (692.2 MB)
In short: CINC Workstation is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CINC Workstation safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.cinc.sh; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
72E33EAE4C7977D0A27DAA6D6969621D5348D39CD093DCC76838ACA05AD680A5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.5.1040Latest | June 7, 2023 | 692.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CINCSoftware.Workstation -emsiexec /i cinc-workstation-23.5.1040-1-x64.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CINC Project <maintainers@cinc.sh>
- Licence
- Apache license
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 23.5.1040
- Released
- June 7, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 7, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- CINCSoftware.Workstation
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Frequently asked questions
Is CINC Workstation free?
Yes. CINC Workstation is open-source software under the Apache license licence.
Is CINC Workstation safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.cinc.sh; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CINC Workstation with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CINC Workstation be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CINC Workstation run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.