insect

by David Peterv5.7.0

sharkdp.insect

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

A high precision scientific calculator with full support for physical units

Install with winget

$ winget install --id sharkdp.insect --exact --version 5.7.0

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

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Installers · v5.7.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	portable	-		Direct
x64	portable	-		Direct

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install insect on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id sharkdp.insect --exact --version 5.7.0. winget downloads the installer from David Peter and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install insect silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id sharkdp.insect --exact 5.7.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall insect via winget?

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

Is insect free?

insect is distributed under MIT License. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does insect 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 insect directly from the publisher.

How do I keep insect up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id sharkdp.insect --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of insect from microsoft/winget-pkgs.