hok

github.com/chawyehsu/hok System Utilities Open-source projectOpen source

Hok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager written in Rust; its repository notes that development is ongoing.

github.com/chawyehsu/hok
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About hok

Hok is a command-line implementation of Scoop written in Rust. It provides commands to install, uninstall, upgrade, search and list packages, and to manage buckets, cache and configuration.

It is experimental and under heavy development, with interfaces that may change without notice. The documented install method uses an existing Scoop installation to add the dorado bucket and install Hok from there.

Key features

  • Install packages from the command line
  • Uninstall packages from the command line
  • Upgrade installed packages
  • Search available packages and list installed ones
  • Manage manifest buckets and fetch updates
  • Clean up apps by removing old versions
Best for: People who use Scoop and want a Rust-based command-line tool with a similar interface.
Good for
  • Command-line interface is similar to Scoop
  • Released as open source under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Includes commands for install, search, upgrade, buckets, cache and cleanup
Watch out for
  • Under heavy development, with interfaces that may change without notice
  • Described as experimental
  • Documented install is currently only available in the dorado bucket

hok at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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hok FAQ

How do I install Hok using Scoop?
With the original Scoop installed, run "scoop bucket add dorado https://github.com/chawyehsu/dorado" then "scoop install dorado/hok".
Is Hok stable?
No. The repository describes it as experimental and under heavy development, and notes interfaces may change without notice.
What is needed to build Hok from source?
Git and Rust are listed as prerequisites. Clone the repository, then use "cargo build" and "cargo run -- help".
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