Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator

by Microsoft Corporationv1.12.8.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator command-line tool

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.WingetCreate --exact --version 1.12.8.0

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

Silent install command for Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator

Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator →

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About

Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator is an Open Source tool designed to help developers create, update, and submit manifest files to the Windows Package Manager repository.

Installers · v1.12.8.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	MSIX	user	Direct
x86	Portable	-	Direct
x64	MSIX	user	Direct
x64	Portable	-	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 Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator.

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 Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.WingetCreate --exact --version 1.12.8.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.WingetCreate --exact 1.12.8.0 --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 Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator?

Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).

How do I uninstall Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.WingetCreate --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator's Apps & Features entry.

Is Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator free?

Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/winget-create) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator 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 Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.WingetCreate --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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