OwlSetup installs software from a curated catalogue through WinGet, keeps it up to date, uninstalls it along with its leftovers, and takes care of routine Windows maintenance.
Cleanup is reversible: a cache is moved to a quarantine you can restore from, and personal folders are never offered for deletion. Every elevated operation is written to an audit log.
A complete command line mode (--install, --apply, --update, --export-profile, --dry-run, --json) makes it usable from a script or an MDM, and a scheduled task can run maintenance weekly or every four weeks.
Publisher’s description
What is OwlSetup?
OwlSetup by OwlNetGeekFR is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (OwlNetGeekFR/OwlSetup) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Application Windows open source pour installer, mettre à jour et entretenir son PC simplement.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OwlSetup is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OwlSetup 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:
0784CF031C6944663FA34E69962390A43E060FBF4126F89859D817D342EC7183· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0Latest | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OwlNetGeekFR.OwlSetup -eOwlSetup-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OwlNetGeekFR
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OwlNetGeekFR/OwlSetup
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Released
- September 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OwlNetGeekFR.OwlSetup
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is OwlSetup free?
Yes. OwlSetup is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is OwlSetup 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 OwlSetup 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 OwlSetup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does OwlSetup support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does OwlSetup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use OwlSetup without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OwlSetup?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release and Conan Package Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
