Intune compliance evaluation for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Publisher’s description
What is Intune WSL Plugin?
Intune WSL Plugin by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software in the it administration category. It ranks 31st by popularity among it administration in this catalogue. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (microsoft/shell-intune-samples) has 1,100 stars. Similar programs include Salt Minion, GLPI Agent and MeshCommander.
Project description on GitHub: “Sample shell scripts for Intune admins.”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Intune WSL Plugin is an open-source it administration tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Intune WSL Plugin 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:
B6915E82988C70FBC0C6F76442E08E1A3AC2B108A4853454E644E9F768725D30· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25.4.0Latest | January 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin -emsiexec /i IntuneWSLPluginInstaller.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A547D6AF-BB8C-42DB-A9EA-62C6E8594090} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- IT administration
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/shell-intune-samples
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.25.4.0
- Released
- January 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,100
- GitHub forks
- 307
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin
- MSI product code
- {A547D6AF-BB8C-42DB-A9EA-62C6E8594090}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Intune WSL Plugin free?
Yes. Intune WSL Plugin is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Intune WSL Plugin 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 Intune WSL Plugin 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 Intune WSL Plugin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Intune WSL Plugin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Intune WSL Plugin?
Salt Minion, GLPI Agent, MeshCommander, WinBox and EPA SWMM 5.2.4 (64-bit). The alternatives page compares them.
