Addresses winget-cli #549 by providing shell wrapper scripts to update your PATH.
Publisher’s description
What is WingetPathUpdater?
WingetPathUpdater is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows from jazzdelightsme. It is written in PowerShell.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jazzdelightsme/WingetPathUpdater) has 27 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Addresses winget-cli #549 by providing shell wrapper scripts to update your PATH.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: WingetPathUpdater is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WingetPathUpdater 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:
FC093668F648FBA3F13234837F4DAE93C46CEA9EDE4F4E045EF35A8FC3AA7A06· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3Latest | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jazzdelightsme.WingetPathUpdater -ePowershellStub.exe Silent https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jazzdelightsme/WingetPathUpdater/v1.3/WingetPathUpdaterInstall.ps1 90BD0E9FB53F5D7CB3AB81D57846BF13E8EC0A3230645D880463148FA0BAB41ARelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jazzdelightsme
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jazzdelightsme/WingetPathUpdater
- Written in
- PowerShell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.3
- Released
- August 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 27
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jazzdelightsme.WingetPathUpdater
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WingetPathUpdater free?
Yes. WingetPathUpdater is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is WingetPathUpdater 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 WingetPathUpdater 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 WingetPathUpdater be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WingetPathUpdater 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 WingetPathUpdater?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release and Conan Package Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
