An application store/package manager/marketplace for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is Npackd?
Npackd by Npackd is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. 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 (npackd/npackd-cpp) has 175 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Package manager for Microsoft Windows (GUI and command line utility)”
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
In short: Npackd is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Npackd 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:
C1DA6EE5394EB6F5879FB27373B18159325D28D62DE0A785AC541013B48A082C· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.26.9Latest | June 9, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Npackd.Npackd -emsiexec /i Npackd64-1.26.9.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F8AFAB82-B2BF-47FE-907C-8E3A5A9F1AF0} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Npackd
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/npackd/npackd-cpp
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.26.9
- Released
- June 9, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 175
- GitHub forks
- 34
- winget ID
- Npackd.Npackd
- MSI product code
- {F8AFAB82-B2BF-47FE-907C-8E3A5A9F1AF0}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Npackd free?
Yes. Npackd is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Npackd 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 Npackd 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 Npackd be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Npackd run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Npackd?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
