Winget

Installs packages using the winget command-line tool. Winget is Windows' official built-in package manager that allows you to install, update, and manage applications from the command line.

YAML Key: winget

Properties:

id: The package identifier (e.g., Microsoft.PowerToys).
source: (Optional) The source to install from (e.g., msstore).

Basic Usage

Winget lets you install applications by specifying their package ID. You can find package IDs by searching on winget.run or by running:

winget search <app-name>

To install a single package using WinHome, add it under the winget key in your config.yaml:

winget:
  - id: Microsoft.PowerToys

To install multiple packages at once:

winget:
  - id: Microsoft.PowerToys
  - id: Microsoft.VSCode
  - id: Git.Git

Advanced Configuration

Installing from a Specific Source

Winget supports multiple sources like winget (default) and msstore (Microsoft Store). You can specify the source explicitly:

winget:
  - id: Microsoft.PowerToys
    source: winget
  - id: 9NKSQGP7F2NH
    source: msstore

Real-World config.yaml Examples

Example 1 — Developer Setup

winget:
  - id: Git.Git
    source: winget
  - id: Microsoft.VisualStudioCode
    source: winget
  - id: OpenJS.NodeJS
    source: winget
  - id: JanDeDobbeleer.OhMyPosh
    source: winget

Example 2 — Productivity Setup

winget:
  - id: Microsoft.PowerToys
    source: winget
  - id: Notion.Notion
    source: winget
  - id: SlackTechnologies.Slack
    source: winget

Example 3 — System Utilities Setup

winget:
  - id: 7zip.7zip
    source: winget
  - id: Microsoft.WindowsTerminal
    source: winget
  - id: voidtools.Everything
    source: winget

Troubleshooting

Issue: winget is not recognized as a command

Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 11. For Windows 10, install the App Installer from the Microsoft Store.

Issue: Package not found

Double-check the package ID at winget.run or run winget search <app-name> in your terminal.
Make sure you are specifying the correct source. Some packages are only available on msstore.

Issue: Installation fails silently

Run winget manually to see the full error:

  winget install --id Microsoft.PowerToys --source winget

Make sure you are running the terminal as Administrator.

Issue: Package already installed but WinHome tries to reinstall