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Install Windows apps from the command line with Scoop, which aims to keep setup minimal.
About Scoop
Scoop is a command-line installer for Windows designed to minimize setup friction for app installations. It eliminates User Account Control (UAC) prompt notifications, hides graphical installer wizards, avoids cluttering the system PATH environment variable, prevents unexpected side effects from app installs and uninstalls, and automatically resolves and installs app dependencies.
It is script-friendly, supporting repeatable environment setups, and can integrate with the aria2 download manager for multi-connection downloads. Apps that work most reliably with Scoop are portable, standalone Windows apps that run after extraction without modifying the system registry or placing files outside their own directory.
Key features
- Eliminates UAC prompt notifications during app installs
- Hides GUI wizard-style installer interfaces
- Prevents PATH environment variable clutter
- Automatically resolves and installs app dependencies
- Supports scriptable, repeatable environment setups
- Integrates with aria2 for multi-connection downloads
Best for: Windows users who prefer command-line app management and repeatable, low-friction environment setups.
Good for
- Removes common installer friction like UAC prompts and GUI wizards
- Automatically handles app dependencies to reduce manual setup steps
- Supports scriptable, repeatable environment configurations for consistent setups
Watch out for
- Installation works most reliably with portable, standalone Windows apps
- Only supported on the Windows operating system
Scoop at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Scoop FAQ
What does Scoop do?
Scoop is a command-line installer for Windows that installs apps with minimal friction, eliminating UAC prompts, hiding GUI installers, avoiding PATH clutter, preventing unexpected install side effects, and automatically resolving dependencies.
What types of Windows apps work best with Scoop?
Portable, standalone apps that run after extraction without registry changes or external file placements are most likely to install correctly with Scoop.
Can Scoop speed up app downloads?
Yes, Scoop can integrate with the aria2 download manager to enable multi-connection downloads for faster app installation.
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