How do I install Suricata IDS/IPS on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OISF.Suricata --exact --version 7.0.10. winget downloads the installer from Open Information Security Foundation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Suricata IDS/IPS silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OISF.Suricata --exact 7.0.10 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Suricata IDS/IPS via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id OISF.Suricata --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Suricata IDS/IPS's Apps & Features entry.
Is Suricata IDS/IPS free?⌄
Suricata IDS/IPS is distributed under GPLv2. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Suricata IDS/IPS 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 Suricata IDS/IPS directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Suricata IDS/IPS up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id OISF.Suricata --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Suricata IDS/IPS from microsoft/winget-pkgs.
