Introducing UniGetUI: A User-Friendly GUI for Windows Package Management
UniGetUI emerges as an intuitive graphical user interface designed for popular command-line package managers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. With support for tools like Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey, UniGetUI simplifies the process of downloading, installing, updating, and uninstalling software from these platforms, thereby enhancing user experience with a host of additional features.
Key Features of UniGetUI
- Streamlined Software Management: Install, update, and remove software effortlessly with just a single click. UniGetUI integrates the most widely-used Windows package managers—WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, Pip, Npm, and. NET Tool—into one cohesive interface.
- Package Discovery and Filtering: Easily browse for new packages and apply filters that help you quickly locate the software you need.
- Detailed Package Metadata: Before installation, view comprehensive details about any desired package, including direct download links, publisher information, and file sizes.
- Bulk Operations: Perform bulk installations, updates, or uninstalls by selecting multiple packages simultaneously, saving you time and effort.
- Automatic Updates with Customization: Configure automatic updates, or opt to be notified when new updates are available. Moreover, you have the flexibility to skip or ignore specific updates on a per-package basis.
- Intuitive Update Management: Manage your package updates conveniently through the Widgets pane or the Dev Home pane using UniGetUI’s Widgets.
- System Tray Notifications: The system tray icon indicates available updates and currently installed packages, enabling quick access to program updates or removals.
- Customization Options: Tailor your installations by choosing specific options and switches for each package. You can install older versions or enforce 32-bit architecture as needed, with preferences retained for future updates.
- Easy Package Sharing: Share your favorite packages with friends effortlessly. For example: “Hey @friend, check out this awesome program!”
- Export and Import Custom Lists: Create and export custom lists of packages, which can then be imported to different machines for hassle-free installations with your pre-defined parameters.
- Backup and Recovery: Backup your package installations to a local file, ensuring that you can quickly restore your setup when transitioning to a new machine.
What’s New in UniGetUI 3.1.6 Beta 3
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Enhanced user insights through the introduction of telemetry to better understand usage patterns.
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Updated AppSdk to version 1.6.4 for improved functionality.
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Implemented various internal fixes and performance enhancements to optimize the user experience.
Download and Further Information
To try out the latest version, download UniGetUI 3.1.6 Beta 3 (54.4 MB, open-source).
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