Using winget from your windows terminal you can check and even do upgrades to all your applications, not only Microsoft related applications.
Windows Package Manager winget command-line tool is available on Windows 11 and modern versions of Windows 10 as a part of the App Installer.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| info | Displays metadata about the system (version numbers, architecture, log location, etc). Helpful for troubleshooting. |
| install | Installs the specified application. |
| show | Displays details for the specified application. |
| source | Adds, removes, and updates the Windows Package Manager repositories accessed by the winget tool. |
| search | Searches for an application. |
| list | Display installed packages. |
| upgrade | Upgrades the given package. |
| uninstall | Uninstalls the given package. |
| hash | Generates the SHA256 hash for the installer. |
| validate | Validates a manifest file for submission to the Windows Package Manager repository. |
| settings | Open settings. |
| features | Shows the status of experimental features. |
| export | Exports a list of the installed packages. |
| import | Installs all the packages in a file. |
“winget” is a command-line package manager for Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. It allows users to search, install, update, and uninstall software packages from the command line or PowerShell. Winget provides a streamlined way to manage software installations and updates without requiring a separate graphical user interface.
The primary user of “winget” is developers, system administrators, and power users who prefer command-line interfaces for managing software. Here are some use cases for “winget”:
- Software Installation
- Automated Scripts and Deployment
- Package Management
- Integration with Development Workflows
For more information, you can go to this url:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/