Although using winget to install one app is easy, when you need download and install multiple apps the required command can be complex, and this is when “winstall” comes in handy. winstall is a web app started by Mehedi Hassan on GitHub that connects to the Microsoft’s app repository and allows you to visually select apps you want to install, and it generates a script automatically, which you can then use to bulk install apps on Windows 10 using winget. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to use winstall to generate a script to install multiple apps using winget on Windows 10.
How to install multiple apps using winstall and winget
To install multiple apps using winstall and winget, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the apps will download and install on your Windows 10 device automatically. winget script For example, this script installs Atom, VLC, and 1Password: You can use the Windows Package Manager without administrator privileges, but you’ll be prompted to elevate, and if you choose not to elevate, the installation will fail. The Windows Package Manager still in preview, which means that you’ll need to be part of the Windows Insider Program with a machine enrolled in the Fast ring to access the tool. You may also be able to install a preview of the App Installer on Windows 10 version 2004 from the Microsoft Store. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
