WinKit is a Windows post-installation app installer that helps you quickly install popular applications using Windows Package Manager (winget).
Features:
- 100+ popular apps ready to install
- Dark and light theme support
- Automatic winget installation and management
- Category filtering (Browsers, Development, Gaming, Multimedia, etc.)
- Real brand logos for professional look
- Batch installation support
Publisher’s description
What is WinKit?
WinKit by Kayapater 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 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. 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 1.1.0, released on January 16, 2026. The version history goes back to January 15, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kayapater/WinKit) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
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: WinKit is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinKit 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:
A7B10D8317E4D318F9CF5734686F75DBE8BFDCB1F2139C1F916D4E5EA565EEE0· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | January 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | January 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id kayapater.WinKit -emsiexec /i WinKit-1.1.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {BB340A3F-12DB-42F9-88F4-52652546247C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kayapater
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kayapater/WinKit
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- January 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- kayapater.WinKit
- MSI product code
- {BB340A3F-12DB-42F9-88F4-52652546247C}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinKit free?
Yes. WinKit is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is WinKit 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 WinKit 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 WinKit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does WinKit support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does WinKit 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 WinKit?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 15, 2026.
What are alternatives to WinKit?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release and Conan Package Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
