CINC Workstation

by CINC Project <maintainers@cinc.sh>v23.5.1040

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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

Install with winget

$ winget install --id CINCSoftware.Workstation --exact --version 23.5.1040

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

Silent install command for CINC Workstation

CINC Workstation uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i cinc-workstation-23.5.1040-1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for CINC Workstation →

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Installers · v23.5.1040

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI	-		Direct

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

Security

No known CVEs for CINC Workstation.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install CINC Workstation on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id CINCSoftware.Workstation --exact --version 23.5.1040. winget downloads the installer from CINC Project <maintainers@cinc.sh> and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install CINC Workstation silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id CINCSoftware.Workstation --exact 23.5.1040 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for CINC Workstation?

CINC Workstation uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i cinc-workstation-23.5.1040-1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall CINC Workstation via winget?

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

Is CINC Workstation free?

CINC Workstation is distributed under Apache license. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does CINC 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 CINC Workstation directly from the publisher.

How do I keep CINC Workstation up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id CINCSoftware.Workstation --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of CINC Workstation from microsoft/winget-pkgs.