Open Source Windows Package Managers
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View 28 business solutionsBrowse free open source Package Managers and projects for Windows below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Package Managers by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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WSA PacMan
A GUI package manager and package installer for Windows Subsystem
wsa_pacman is a graphical package manager designed for Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). Its goal is to simplify the process of installing APKs onto WSA by offering a user-friendly interface rather than requiring command-line ADB commands. It detects running WSA instances, provides drag-and-drop APK installation, and shows app details before confirming installation. The tool helps users manage multiple APKs, check package signatures, and handle updates with minimal manual steps. Being lightweight, it integrates seamlessly into Windows, making Android app management on WSA accessible to non-technical users. The project demonstrates how to bridge desktop and Android environments through a clean and intuitive GUI. -
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Windows Package Manager (WinGet)
WinGet is the Windows Package Manager
A package manager is designed to help you save time and frustration. Essentially, it is a set of software tools that help you automate the process of getting software on your machine. You specify which apps you want installed, and it does the work of finding the latest version (or the exact one you specified) and installing it on your machine. The client is distributed within the App Installer package. While this package is pre-installed on Windows, the client will not be made generally available during the Preview period. In order to get automatic updates from the Microsoft Store that contain the client, one must install a Windows 10 Insider build and join the Preview flight ring by signing up. Installer behavior can be different depending on whether you are running winget with administrator privileges. You can also build the client yourself. -
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Composer
Dependency Manager for PHP
Composer is a tool for dependency management in PHP, inspired by node's npm and ruby's bundler. It allows you to declare, manage and install the libraries on which your PHP project depends. Unlike most package managers, Composer manages on a per-project basis. It installs packages or libraries in a directory (e.g. vendor) inside your project and does not install anything globally. However, for convenience it does support a "global" project via the global command. Suppose your project depends on a number of libraries which in turn, depend on other libraries. Composer enables you to declare these libraries, finds out which versions of these packages you require, and installs them. You can then update all of your dependencies conveniently with just one command. -
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CMake
Cross-platform tool to build, test and package software
CMake is an open-source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test and package software. CMake is used to control the software compilation process using simple platform and compiler independent configuration files, and generate native makefiles and workspaces that can be used in the compiler environment of your choice. The suite of CMake tools were created by Kitware in response to the need for a powerful, cross-platform build environment for open-source projects such as ITK and VTK. CMake is part of Kitware’s collection of commercially supported open-source platforms for software development and integrates with CDash to provide a comprehensive suite of tools. CDash is the testing server that aggregates, analyzes, and displays the results of software testing processes submitted from clients located around the world. -
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UniGetUI
The Graphical Interface for your package managers
The main goal of this project is to create an intuitive GUI for the most common CLI package managers for Windows 10 and 11, such as WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery. With this app, you can easily download, install, update, and uninstall any software published on the supported package managers. -
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Chocolatey
Chocolatey - the package manager for Windows
Chocolatey has the largest online registry of Windows packages. Chocolatey packages encapsulate everything required to manage a particular piece of software into one deployment artifact by wrapping installers, executables, zips, and/or scripts into a compiled package file. Package submissions go through a rigorous moderation review process, including automatic virus scanning. The community repository has a strict policy on malicious and pirated software. Many organizations face the ongoing challenge of deploying and supporting various versions of software. Chocolatey allows organizations to automate and simplify the management of their complex Windows environments. Our customers have experienced a massive reduction in effort, improved speed of deployment, high reliability, and comprehensive reporting. Whether you are looking to create your first package or planning to fully automate your entire Windows Lifecycle. Its time to step out of the dark ages and stop doing things manually. -
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WingetUI
A better UI for your package managers
WingetUI is an intuitive, responsive and nice-looking user interface for the most common (command-line) package managers for Windows 10 and Windows 11. With this program, you'll be able to easily download, install, update and uninstall any software that's published on those package managers. The available packages range from well-known software such as browsers, pdf readers and other common programs to other less-known utilities such as vim for windows, which I bet you didn't know it existed. This project has no connection with Winget, Chocolatey or Scoop — it's completely unofficial. Be aware of the fact that neither Microsoft, Chocolatey, Scoop nor the creators of WingetUI are responsible for the downloaded apps. WingetUI has a built-in autoupdater. However, it can also be updated like any other package within WingetUI (since WingetUI is available through Winget and Scoop). -
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Vcpkg
C++ Library Manager for Windows, Linux, and MacOS
Vcpkg helps you manage C and C++ libraries on Windows, Linux and MacOS. This tool and ecosystem are constantly evolving, and we always appreciate contributions! After you've gotten vcpkg installed and working, you may wish to add tab completion to your shell. With CMake, you will still need to find_package and the like to use the libraries. Check out the CMake section for more information, including on using CMake with an IDE. In classic mode, vcpkg produces an "installed" tree, whose contents are changed by explicit calls to vcpkg install or vcpkg remove. The installed tree is intended for consumption by any number of projects: for example, installing a bunch of libraries and then using those libraries from Visual Studio, without additional configuration. Because the installed tree is not associated with an individual project, it's similar to tools like brew or apt, except that the installed tree is vcpkg-installation-local, rather than global to a system or user. -
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Bun
Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner
Develop, test, run, and bundle JavaScript & TypeScript projects—all with Bun. Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime & toolkit designed for speed, complete with a bundler, test runner, and Node. js-compatible package manager. Bun is a new JavaScript runtime built from scratch to serve the modern JavaScript ecosystem. Bun starts fast and runs fast. It extends JavaScriptCore, the performance-minded JS engine built for Safari. As computing moves to the edge, this is critical. Bun provides a minimal set of highly optimized APIs for performing common tasks, like starting an HTTP server and writing files. Bun is a complete toolkit for building JavaScript apps, including a package manager, test runner, and bundler. Bun is designed as a drop-in replacement for Node.js. It natively implements hundreds of Node.js and Web APIs, including fs, path, Buffer and more. -
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Deno
A secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript
Deno is a secure by default, open source runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, providing a productive and secure scripting environment for the modern programmer. It is distributed as a single executable with no dependencies, and takes on the role of both runtime and package manager. It uses a standard browser-compatible protocol for loading modules, which are URLs. Built on top of V8, Rust and TypeScript, Deno has support for TypeScript right out of the box. It has a set of built-in utilities as well as reviewed (audited) standard modules. -
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JKSV
JK's Save Manager Switch Edition
This started as a simple, straight port of my 3DS save manager I publicly released in 2016. Despite not originally wanting to take it too far, I continued working on it for fun when I can. Dump and restore account save data. Dump and restore device saves shared by all users (Games such as Animal Crossing). Dump and restore BCAT Data. Dump and restore cache Saves. Dump system save data. Dumping this data is always enabled, but writing back needs to be enabled from the options menu. Writing to this can be very dangerous. Processes can be terminated from the Extras menu allowing you to open even more of these and explore more. Create save data so the user no longer needs to boot games to import saves. Titles can be rescanned from the Extras menu. For example, if you insert a game card while JKSV is open, rescanning will load and add it to the save creation menu(s). -
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FDroid Client
Android client application
F-Droid Client is an installable catalogue of free and open-source software (FOSS) applications for the Android platform. It allows users to browse, install, and update apps from the F-Droid repository and other compatible sources. F-Droid emphasizes user privacy and security, offering an alternative to proprietary app stores by providing access to transparent and auditable software. -
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NPM
A package manager for JavaScript
Npm (originally short for Node Package Manager) is a package manager for the JavaScript programming language. It is the default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. It consists of a command line client, also called npm, and an online database of public and paid-for private packages, called the npm registry. -
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Yarn
Fast, Reliable, And Secure Dependency Management
Yarn is a package manager for your code. It allows you to use and share code with other developers from around the world. Yarn does this quickly, securely, and reliably so you don’t ever have to worry. Yarn allows you to use other developers’ solutions to different problems, making it easier for you to develop your software. If you have problems, you can report issues or contribute back, and when the problem is fixed, you can use Yarn to keep it all up to date. -
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Moonlight-Switch
Moonlight port for Nintendo Switch
Moonlight-Switch is a port of Moonlight Game Streaming Project for Nintendo Switch. With a touch screen, you can move your cursor, tap to left click, and scroll 2 fingers to scroll. While touching the screen ZR and ZL buttons will work like left and right mouse buttons. Also While touching the screen L and R sticks will work like a scrolling wheel. By default, the Switch gamepad is configured as an X360 gamepad (A/B and X/Y swapped). Key mapping is available in application settings. Up to 5 gamepads (including handheld mode) supported. Half of the joy-cons are also supported. -
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GetStoreApp
GetStoreApp
GetStoreApp is a Windows application that enables users to download and install Microsoft Store applications offline, bypassing the need for a Microsoft account. It provides functionalities such as searching for store apps, checking for updates, and managing installed applications. Additionally, it integrates with WinGet to facilitate package installation, uninstallation, and upgrades, offering a comprehensive solution for managing Windows applications. -
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deb-get
apt-get for .debs published via GitHub or direct download
deb-get is a command-line tool that extends the capabilities of apt-get by enabling the installation and management of .deb packages published via GitHub releases or direct downloads. It simplifies the process of obtaining and updating software not available in standard repositories, providing a seamless experience for users seeking to install third-party applications on Debian-based systems. -
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pnpm
Fast, disk space efficient package manager
Fast, disk space efficient package manager. pnpm uses a content-addressable filesystem to store all files from all module directories on a disk. When using npm, if you have 100 projects using lodash, you will have 100 copies of lodash on disk. With pnpm, lodash will be stored in a content-addressable storage. Files inside node_modules are cloned or hard-linked from a single content-addressable storage. pnpm has built-in support for multiple packages in a repository. pnpm creates a non-flat node_modules by default, so code has no access to arbitrary packages. -
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Mos
A lightweight tool used to smooth scrolling and set scroll direction
A lightweight tool used to smooth scrolling and set scroll direction independently for your mouse on MacOS. Mos separates the touchpad and mouse scrolls independently, then, you can set the direction of the touchpad and mouse wheel separately. Also, Mos provides smooth scrolling for your mouse, whether you are a Windows user or a MacOS, you can move freely. Mos's special interpolation algorithm can make every mouse roll as smooth and silky as possible. Mos can independently manage the scrolling behavior of each application. For some annoying programs, we help you. -
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MacPorts
The MacPorts command-line client
MacPorts is an open-source package management system for macOS that simplifies the process of installing, compiling, and managing open-source software. The MacPorts Base is the core infrastructure that provides the command-line tools and framework necessary for managing ports, which are package definitions containing build and installation instructions. MacPorts supports a wide range of software and offers a consistent environment for software installation on macOS systems. -
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Ulauncher
Feature rich application Launcher for Linux
Type in an application name without worrying about spelling. Ulauncher will figure out what you meant. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you. Ulauncher provides 4 themes built in. But if you need something different you can always create a custom color theme. Improve your workflow with customizable shortcuts and extensions. Create a shortcut for web search or your scripts or install a 3rd party extension. -
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RPM
The RPM package manager
RPM (RPM Package Manager) is a powerful package management system used by many Linux distributions, including Red Hat, Fedora, and CentOS. It enables users to install, update, and remove software packages, handling dependencies and ensuring system integrity. RPM provides a standardized format for packaging software, facilitating distribution and maintenance across various systems. -
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Electron Packager
Customize and package your Electron app with OS-specific bundles
Electron Packager is a command line tool and Node.js library that bundles Electron-based application source code with a renamed Electron executable and supporting files into folders ready for distribution. For creating distributables like installers and Linux packages, consider using either Electron Forge (which uses Electron Packager internally), or one of the related Electron tools, which utilizes Electron Packager-created folders as a basis. Note that packaged Electron applications can be relatively large. A zipped, minimal Electron application is approximately the same size as the zipped prebuilt binary for a given target platform, target arch, and Electron version (files named electron-v${version}-${platform}-${arch}.zip). Building an Electron app for the Windows target platform requires editing the Electron.exe file. Currently, Electron Packager uses node-rcedit to accomplish this. -
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Release It!
Automate versioning and package publishing
Generic CLI tool to automate versioning and package publishing-related tasks. Use release-it for version management and publish to anywhere with its versatile configuration, a powerful plugin system, and hooks to execute any command you need to test, build, and/or publish your project. The latest major version is v15, supporting Node.js 14 and up (as Node.js v12 is EOL). Use release-it v14 for environments running Node.js v10 and v12. Although release-it is a generic release tool, installation requires npm. To use release-it, a package.json file is not required. The recommended way to install release-it also adds basic configuration. You will be prompted to select the new version, and more prompts will follow based on your setup. Run release-it from the root of the project to prevent potential issues. Out of the box, release-it has sane defaults, and plenty of options to configure it. -
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Conan
The open-source C/C++ package manager
The open-source, decentralized and multi-platform package manager to create and share all your native binaries. All platforms. Windows, Linux, Apple, FreeBSD, Android, iOS, embedded, cross-building, bare metal, etc. All build systems. Visual Studio MSBuild, CMake, Makefiles, SCons, etc. Extensible to any build system. Full management of binaries. Create, manage and reuse any number of binaries, for any configuration: platform, compiler, version, architectures, or build from sources at will. Fully automated dependency management. Transitive dependencies, conflicts detection, dependency overriding, conditional dependencies. Decentralized client-server architecture. Run your own server for free with JFrog Artifactory on-prem to fully own your packages and binaries. Conan is Free, open-source software with a permissive MIT license. Use, modify, redistribute, and extend it - even for commercial purposes.
