Introducing UniGetUI: An Intuitive GUI for Windows Package Management
UniGetUI is a powerful application designed to provide a user-friendly graphical interface for the most popular command-line interface (CLI) package managers available on Windows 10 and Windows 11, including Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey. With UniGetUI, users can effortlessly download, install, update, and uninstall software from these package managers, enhancing the overall software management experience.
Key Features of UniGetUI
- Streamlined Software Management: With just a click, users can install, update, or uninstall software across various package managers like WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, and. NET Tool.
- Package Discovery: Find new packages easily and apply filters to locate the desired software quickly.
- In-Depth Package Information: Access detailed metadata for any package before installation, including download URLs, publisher names, and file sizes.
- Bulk Actions: Perform mass installations, updates, or uninstallations by selecting multiple packages simultaneously.
- Automatic Updates: Set packages to update automatically or receive notifications when updates become available. Users can choose to skip certain versions on a per-package basis.
- User-Friendly Widgets: Manage updates easily from the UniGetUI Widgets found in either the Widgets pane or the Dev Home pane.
- System Tray Efficiency: The system tray icon provides at-a-glance updates about available software updates and installed packages, allowing quick actions for program updates or removals.
- Custom Installation Options: Customize installation paths and options for each package, such as forcing a 32-bit installation or reverting to an older version, with settings retained for future updates.
- Package Sharing: Share interesting packages with friends effortlessly, fostering a community of software exploration. For instance, users can text, “Hey @friend, check out this program!”
- Seamless Migration: Export lists of custom packages for installation on different machines using previously specified parameters, simplifying the process of setting up systems.
- Backup Functionality: Create local backups of your package setups for a quick recovery process when transitioning to a new device.
What’s New in UniGetUI 3.1.5
Version 3.1.5 brings several notable improvements and fixes:
- Resolved a crashing issue linked to ComplexSettings.
- Fixed translation-related problems that hindered notifications, particularly in languages such as Catalan.
- Eliminated dependency checks for Python installed via the MS Store, preventing infinite loops due to PATH issues.
- Miscellaneous enhancements to icon ID normalization.
- Updated. NET SDK to version 8.0.404.
Enhancements and Fixes
In addition to the major updates, the following enhancements were made:
- Updated vcpkg Support Table directions by contributor @mrixner in issue #3078.
- Limited enumeration to existing triplet directories, as noted by @mrixner in issue #3088.
- Corrected log typos regarding “cached icon is invalid”by @mrixner in issue #3097.
- Rectified normalized icon ID issues in vcpkg by @mrixner in issue #3100.
- Integrated new translations from Tolgee, facilitated by @martinet101 in issue #3111.
Download and Links
Ready to enhance your Windows package management? Download UniGetUI 3.1.5 (54.7 MB, Open Source) today. For more information, visit the WingetUI Home Page or check out the project on GitHub. You can also view a screenshot of the Interface.
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