Windows Package Manager Version 1.3

• The Windows Package Manager (winget) version 1.3 is generally available.
• The update has already been deployed to most Windows 10 and 11 devices.
• The Windows Package Manager is a key component for the integration of Intune with Microsoft and private application repositories.

The Windows Package Manager version 1.3 became generally available in Aug. 2022 and has already been deployed via Windows Update to most Windows devices. The Windows Package Manager is an open-source command-line tool for installing, upgrading, and configuring applications on Windows. The Windows Package Manager and its accompanying API are a key component for the integration of Intune with the Microsoft Store and private application repositories. (See “Windows Store for Business Replacement Update”.)

Package Manager Background

Package managers have become the de-facto way of downloading and upgrading software. Because they can be run from a command line and automated via scripting, package managers are extremely popular with developers, particularly on Linux. Although package managers were once a key tool used by developers to set up their work environment, they are now often the engine for installing applications for all users.