Chef Workstation

by "Chef Software, Inc. <maintainers@chef.io>"v25.13.7.1

ChefSoftware.Workstation

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

Chef Workstation installs everything you need to get started using Chef products on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ChefSoftware.Workstation --exact --version 25.13.7.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

Start your infrastructure automation with Chef Workstation. Chef Workstation gives you everything you need to get started with Chef - ad hoc remote execution, remote scanning, configuration tasks, cookbook creation tools as well as robust dependency and testing software - all in one easy-to-install package.

Chef Workstation includes:

- Chef Infra Client

- Chef InSpec

- Chef Habitat

- chef and knife command line tools

- Testing tools such as Test Kitchen and Cookstyle

- Everything else needed to author cookbooks and upload them to the Chef Infra Server

Chef Workstation replaces ChefDK, combining all the existing features with new features, such as ad-hoc task support and the new Chef Workstation desktop application.

Installers · v25.13.7.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	wix	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Chef Workstation on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ChefSoftware.Workstation --exact --version 25.13.7.1. winget downloads the installer from "Chef Software, Inc. <maintainers@chef.io>" and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Chef Workstation silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ChefSoftware.Workstation --exact 25.13.7.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Chef Workstation via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id ChefSoftware.Workstation --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Chef Workstation's Apps & Features entry.

Is Chef Workstation free?

Chef Workstation is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.chef.io/downloads) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Chef Workstation work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Chef Workstation directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Chef Workstation up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ChefSoftware.Workstation --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of Chef Workstation from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

25.13.7.1latest
25.12.1102.1
25.9.1094.1
25.5.1084.1
25.2.1075.1
22.7.1006.1
22.1.745.1
21.11.679.1
21.7.524.1