WinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line interface, with PowerShell modules and related tools in the project.
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WinGet vs PowerShell Scripts
How do WinGet and PowerShell Scripts compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | WinGet | PowerShell Scripts |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | WinGet discovers, installs, upgrades, removes, and configures applications from the command line. | This repository collects more than 600 PowerShell scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Open source | Not stated | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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