Introducing UniGetUI: The Intuitive GUI for Package Management on Windows

UniGetUI is a cutting-edge application designed to provide a user-friendly graphical interface for popular command-line interface (CLI) package managers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It simplifies essential tasks such as downloading, installing, updating, and uninstalling software from supported package managers including Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey, and extends beyond these functions to enhance usability.

Explore the Key Features of UniGetUI

• One-Click Operations: Easily install, update, or remove software with a single click, utilizing packages from leading Windows package managers such as WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, Pip, Npm, and. NET Tool.
• Package Discovery: Effortlessly find new packages and apply filters to streamline your search process.
• Comprehensive Metadata: Before proceeding with installation, view essential package information, including download URL, publisher details, and file sizes.
• Bulk Management: Select multiple packages for bulk-installation, updates, or uninstallation, saving you time and effort.
• Automated Updates: Enable automatic updates for installed packages and receive notifications for available updates. Manage your update preferences on a per-package basis.
• Widgets for Quick Access: Utilize the Widgets pane or Dev Home pane for easy management of available updates.
• System Tray Notifications: Stay informed with system tray icons that indicate available updates and installed packages, allowing for efficient program management.
• Installation Customization: Tailor installation options per package, including version selection or architecture choices, with preferences saved for future updates.
• Easy Sharing: Share intriguing packages with friends effortlessly using a simple messaging format.
• Package List Export/Import: Create custom package lists to export and import across machines, simplifying the setup process for new devices.
• Backup and Recovery: Back up your package configurations to a local file, making recovery seamless when transitioning to a new machine.

Latest Developments and Enhancements

The latest version of UniGetUI has introduced an autoupdater feature. To fully leverage this, users are encouraged to enable “prerelease updates”in the UniGetUI settings. This will facilitate early access to testing the autoupdater and receiving upcoming prerelease builds.

Changelog: What’s New in This Release

• Package lists now display icons for available packages, enhancing visual identification.
• This update marks the transition from gsudo to the UniGetUI Elevator for enhanced permissions handling.
• Support has been added for vcpkg, broadening the range of manageable packages.
• Significant improvements made to the autoupdater functionality.
• Enhancements to manage ignored packages effectively.
• Improved page navigation and keyboard shortcuts to streamline user experience.
• Refinements in error handling procedures for package managers.
• A fix has been implemented for issues with PowerShellGet 1.0 during package updates.

Download and Additional Resources

You can download UniGetUI 3.1.4 Beta 1 (54.6 MB) as an open-source application.

For more information, visit the following links:

• WingetUI Home Page
• GitHub Repository
• Source & Images