Introducing UniGetUI: Simplifying Package Management on Windows
UniGetUI is a groundbreaking application designed to offer a user-friendly graphical interface for popular command-line interface (CLI) package managers used on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This innovative tool supports widely-used package managers, including Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey, enabling users to effortlessly download, install, update, and uninstall software.
Key Features of UniGetUI
- One-Click Operations: Manage software installations with a simple click. UniGetUI unifies packages from several command-line managers such as WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, Pip, Npm, and. NET Tool.
- Package Discovery: Easily search for and filter packages to find exactly what you need.
- Detailed Information: Access comprehensive metadata about each package, including direct download URLs, publisher names, and file sizes.
- Bulk Management: Select multiple packages for bulk installation, updates, or uninstallation, saving valuable time.
- Update Control: Automatically update your packages or receive notifications whenever new updates are available. Customize your update preferences on a per-package basis.
- Convenient Widgets: Use UniGetUI Widgets for quick access to available updates and management tools from the Widgets pane or Dev Home pane.
- System Tray Notifications: Stay informed with a system tray icon that shows installed packages and available updates for easy access to management options.
- Custom Installation Options: Tailor the installation process for different packages by selecting various installation options and parameters, including older versions and architecture types.
- Sharing Capabilities: Easily share packages with friends to showcase your latest software discoveries.
- Package List Management: Export lists of packages for easy installation on another machine, maintaining custom installation parameters.
- Backup and Recovery: Create backups of your packages to a local file for rapid recovery during system migrations.
What’s New in UniGetUI 3.1.6
- Enhanced Package Operations: Significant improvements in how package operations are handled.
- Resizable Operations Bar: The operations bar can now be resized and collapsed to enhance usability.
- Error Handling: Improved live output and error dialogs to prevent overwhelming notifications.
- Cancel All Operations: Cancel all ongoing operations with a single command.
- Quick Actions: Access quick actions for operations, including retries for failed tasks and installation location details.
- Better Queue Management: Improved queue management and concurrency for more efficient operations.
- Full Portability: Configure UniGetUI to be fully portable, allowing settings to be saved in the executable directory.
- WinGet Fix: Resolved long-standing corruption issues with WinGet for non-admin users.
- Optional Telemetry: Added telemetry features to gather usage data and possibly create future package rankings.
- Various other fixes and enhancements for improved functionality.
Change Highlights
- Updated Winget workflows to the latest versions.
- Implemented an operations redesign for better user interaction.
- Added options to pause package updates and skip minor updates.
- Enhanced icon detection for various platforms, including Steam and Microsoft Store applications.
- Improved downloader for package installations.
- Incorporated further developments on telemetry features.
- Fixed a series of warnings to enhance stability.
- Translation support added through Tolgee.
Download and Links
Get started with UniGetUI 3.1.6 by downloading it here. The installer size is 56.7 MB and it is open-source.
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