Unofficial GUI for Microsoft's Windows Package Manager (winget). Kinda like Synaptic, but for Windows. Not associated with either Microsoft or the Synaptic project, and Microsoft does not endorse this software. If installing system-wide, you may need to run winget as an administrator to install this package due to issues where Inno Setup doesn't properly ask for UAC when installing with winget. Not associated with Inno Setup.
Publisher’s description
What is guinget?
guinget by Drew Naylor is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in Visual Basic .NET.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.0.2, released on May 12, 2022. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (DrewNaylor/guinget) has 139 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Unofficial GUI for Microsoft's Windows Package Manager (winget). Kinda like Synaptic, but for Windows. Not associated with either Microsoft or the Synaptic project, and Microsoft does not endorse this software.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 9 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: guinget is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is guinget safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0A8B2DF0E4CA1D2353D68C806CFDDF72A3027056D5CBCA56E6D03DA0F4A7EA4A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 1 year · about 9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.0.2Latest | May 12, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.0.1 | March 19, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3 | June 26, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.0.3 | June 21, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.2.0.2 | April 7, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.2.0.1 | March 31, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.1.3 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 0.1.2 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DrewNaylor.guinget -eguinget_v0.3.0.2-beta.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Drew Naylor
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DrewNaylor/guinget
- Written in
- Visual Basic .NET
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.3.0.2
- Released
- May 12, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 139
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DrewNaylor.guinget
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is guinget free?
Yes. guinget is open-source software under the Apache License 2.0 licence.
Is guinget safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 guinget 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 guinget be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does guinget support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does guinget run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of guinget?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use guinget without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to guinget?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release and Conan Package Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
