Daily update apps through winget (with system context) and notify users when updates are available and installed.
Publisher’s description
What is Winget-AutoUpdate?
Winget-AutoUpdate by Romanitho is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in PowerShell.
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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.12.0, released on May 11, 2026. The version history goes back to October 15, 2024: 18 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Romanitho/Winget-AutoUpdate) has 2,022 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “WAU daily updates apps as system and notify connected users. (Allowlist and Blocklist support)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Winget-AutoUpdate is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Winget-AutoUpdate 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:
F5AB2303FDF82FBFCB2248CCA4F96479FE17D74584A528B0F86B3DBE9F9E9718· 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 18 versions ›18 versions over 2 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.12.0Latest | May 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.11.0 | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.10.0 | January 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.9.1 | December 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.9.0 | December 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.8.0 | August 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.0 | August 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.1 | July 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Romanitho.Winget-AutoUpdate -emsiexec /i WAU.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FB0EB14E-95AC-45D7-A951-432316FFCBD4} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Romanitho
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Romanitho/Winget-AutoUpdate
- Written in
- PowerShell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.12.0
- Released
- May 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 11.5
- GitHub stars
- 2,022
- GitHub forks
- 199
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Romanitho.Winget-AutoUpdate
- MSI product code
- {FB0EB14E-95AC-45D7-A951-432316FFCBD4}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Winget-AutoUpdate
See all ›-
Chocolatey2.7.4.0Chocolatey is The Package Manager for Windows. It was designed to be a decentralized framework for quickly installing applications and tools that you need. It is built on the NuGet infrastructure and uses PowerShell as its focus for delivering packages.Open source386.2M ↓ -
Open source2.6M ↓ -
Open source183K ↓ -
Conan Package Manager2.33.0An open source, decentralized C/C++ package manager, to automate building and sharing of packages.Open source257.3K ↓ -
Open source78.1K ↓ -
Open source3.9K ↓ -
Open source9.8K ↓ - Open source9.5M ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Winget-AutoUpdate free?
Yes. Winget-AutoUpdate is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Winget-AutoUpdate 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 Winget-AutoUpdate 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 Winget-AutoUpdate be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Winget-AutoUpdate run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Winget-AutoUpdate?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 15, 2024.
What are alternatives to Winget-AutoUpdate?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
