shell-use

by Microsoftv0.0.1-beta.3

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

A headless terminal CLI + daemon for driving, asserting on, and recording shells

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.ShellUse --exact --version 0.0.1-beta.3

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

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Installers · v0.0.1-beta.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-		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 shell-use.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install shell-use on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.ShellUse --exact --version 0.0.1-beta.3. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install shell-use silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.ShellUse --exact 0.0.1-beta.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall shell-use via winget?

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

Is shell-use free?

shell-use is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/shell-use) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does shell-use 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 shell-use directly from the publisher.

How do I keep shell-use up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.ShellUse --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of shell-use from microsoft/winget-pkgs.