Scoop

Command-line installer for Windows.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Similar to Homebrew on macOS, lets Windows users install apps from the command line. Bypasses permissions and GUI wizards. Manages all dependencies and any extra setup. Has community packages for games, fonts, Java, PHP, databases. Scriptable for automating machine bootstrapping. Easy to write your own packages.

Tradeoffs

Windows only (obviously). Requires PowerShell to install.

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