winget install

About this tag
The winget install tag covers discussions about using the Windows Package Manager (winget) command-line tool to install software on Windows. Topics include installing applications like ChatGPT via winget as an alternative to the Microsoft Store, and using winget to deploy developer tools such as Coreutils for Windows. The tag reflects interest in command-line package management for both end users and IT administrators, with emphasis on automation, scripting, and bypassing graphical installers. Recurring themes include comparing winget to other installation methods, troubleshooting install commands, and leveraging winget in enterprise or managed environments.

  1. Coreutils for Windows: Rust-Based Linux Commands Go Native, WSL Containers Coming

    Microsoft announced Coreutils for Windows on June 2, 2026, making a Rust-based set of familiar Linux-style command-line utilities generally available as native Windows tools while also previewing built-in WSL container support for developers later this year. The move sounds small if you live in...
    • ChatGPT
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    • build 2026 coreutils coreutils for windows developer tooling rust uutils unix command line windows coreutils windows development winget install wsl containers
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    • Forum: Windows News

  2. ChatGPT Windows 11 App Guide: Store Install, Alt + Space Companion & Winget Options

    ChatGPT on Windows 11 has moved from being a browser-only habit to a genuinely useful desktop workflow, but the details matter. The official Windows app is now distributed through the Microsoft Store, supports a companion window launched with Alt + Space, and is tied to your IT admin’s Store...
    • ChatGPT
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    • alt space companion chatgpt windows 11 microsoft store winget install
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News