Introducing UniGetUI: A User-Friendly GUI for Window’s CLI Package Managers
UniGetUI is a revolutionary software application designed to streamline the management of popular command-line interface (CLI) package managers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This innovative tool allows users to effortlessly download, install, update, and uninstall software via supported package managers such as Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey, among others.
Key Features of UniGetUI
- One-Click Action: Easily install, update, and remove software through a user-friendly interface that aggregates packages from the most widely used Windows package managers including Winget, Chocolatey, Scoop, Pip, Npm, and. NET Tool.
- Package Discovery: Explore a diverse selection of packages and use filtering options to quickly find the software you need.
- Metadata Insights: Access detailed information about each package before installation, including direct download URLs, publisher names, and download sizes.
- Bulk Management: Select multiple packages for simultaneous installation, updating, or uninstallation, simplifying the overall process.
- Automatic Updates: Stay ahead with automatic package updates or receive notifications when new versions are available. You can also skip or ignore updates on a per-package basis.
- Effortless Update Management: Quickly view available updates through the Widgets pane or the Dev Home pane, allowing efficient management of your applications.
- System Tray Notifications: Keep track of installed packages and available updates through a convenient system tray icon for quick access.
- Custom Installation Options: Tailor installation parameters for each package, including selecting between architectures or versions. Rest assured, your choices will persist in future updates.
- Package Sharing: Share your favorite packages with friends easily, inviting them to discover new tools, e.g., “Hey @friend, check out this program!”
- Cross-Device Package Management: Export your package list for easy import on another machine, including any custom installation parameters.
- Package Backup: Safeguard your installed packages with local backups, making it simple to recover your setup when transitioning to a new device.
What’s New in UniGetUI 3.2.1 Beta 1?
- Default installation options can now be set on a per-package-manager basis.
- New commands can be executed before and after package installation, updating, or uninstallation.
- Ability to terminate processes prior to installing, updating, or uninstalling a package.
- Custom command-line arguments are now safeguarded behind a SecureSetting switch, ensuring enhanced security.
- SecureSettings require administrator privileges to modify.
- By default, bundles will not import custom arguments and commands.
- Bundles will now display a security report for potentially risky settings upon import.
- Improved error messaging for instances when UniGetUI files are absent.
- Significant enhancements in how bundles and installation options are loaded from disk.
- Refinements to the WebView lifecycle for better performance and reliability.
Download UniGetUI
Get started with UniGetUI by downloading the latest version: UniGetUI 3.2.1 Beta 1 | Size: 51.7 MB (Open Source).
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