GUI for installing apps through WinGet and Creating winget manifest file
Publisher’s description
What is HandyWinget?
HandyWinget by HandyOrg is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.4.0, released on December 7, 2021. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (HandyOrg/HandyWinGet) has 396 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “GUI for installing apps through WinGet and Creating Yaml file”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: HandyWinget is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is HandyWinget 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:
463CEFCB97090A69BC94A25D721A50AEB4A84E9A9552EA317C6B8437DB34462C· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4.0Latest | December 7, 2021 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 3.2.2.0 | April 4, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.0.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.3.0.1 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HandyOrg.HandyWinget-GUI -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- HandyOrg
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/HandyOrg/HandyWinGet
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.4.0
- Released
- December 7, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 396
- GitHub forks
- 30
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- HandyOrg.HandyWinget-GUI
- MSI product code
- {0372F9C5-33AB-4E13-9C1B-FC2591456169}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HandyWinget free?
Yes. HandyWinget is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HandyWinget 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 HandyWinget 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.
Does HandyWinget 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 HandyWinget?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use HandyWinget without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to HandyWinget?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
