# Scoop Command-line installer for Windows. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://scoop.sh/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Operating systems]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Windows (Operating system) ### Written in - PowerShell (Language) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Windows command-line installer uses PowerShell management scripts. ## Console’s review — 2023-08-10 Reviewed: 2023-08-10 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### 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. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-08-10. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Scoop a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2023-08-10](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### 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 [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()