ninja

by ninja-buildv1.13.2

Ninja-build.Ninja

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

A small build system with a focus on speed.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Ninja-build.Ninja --exact --version 1.13.2

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

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About

Ninja is a small build system with a focus on speed. It differs from other build systems in two major respects:

it is designed to have its input files generated by a higher-level build system,

and it is designed to run builds as fast as possible.

Installers · v1.13.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	zip	-		Direct
arm64	zip	-		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 ninja on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Ninja-build.Ninja --exact --version 1.13.2. winget downloads the installer from ninja-build and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ninja silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Ninja-build.Ninja --exact 1.13.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall ninja via winget?

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

Is ninja free?

ninja is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/ninja-build/ninja) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ninja 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 ninja directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ninja up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Ninja-build.Ninja --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of ninja from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.13.2latest
1.13.1
1.12.1
1.12.0
1.11.1