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.

Is Scoop a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-08-10. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Windows users should consider Scoop for installing apps from the command line

Why consider it

Scoop lets users install apps from the command line, bypassing permissions and GUI wizards

Keep in mind

Scoop has a limitation of being Windows only and requiring PowerShell to install

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