Puppet Bolt

by Puppet, Inc.v3.27.1

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Bolt is an open source orchestration tool that automates the manual work it takes to maintain infrastructure.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Puppet.puppet-bolt --exact --version 3.27.1

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

Silent install command for Puppet Bolt

Puppet Bolt uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i puppet-bolt-3.27.1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Puppet Bolt →

Built by Pckgr

For IT teams

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Installers · v3.27.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium6.5Fix in v3.27.4CVE-2023-5214affects before 3.27.4Oct 6, 2023
In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

See a CVE that affects your fleet? Pckgr RMM flags vulnerable devices and pushes the patched version automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Puppet Bolt on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Puppet.puppet-bolt --exact --version 3.27.1. winget downloads the installer from Puppet, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Puppet Bolt silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Puppet.puppet-bolt --exact 3.27.1 --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 Puppet Bolt?

Puppet Bolt uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i puppet-bolt-3.27.1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Puppet Bolt via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Puppet.puppet-bolt --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Puppet Bolt's Apps & Features entry.

Is Puppet Bolt free?

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

Does Puppet Bolt 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 Puppet Bolt directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Puppet Bolt up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Puppet.puppet-bolt --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Puppet Bolt from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

3.27.1latest
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