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Chocolatey

Automates packaging, installation, upgrading, and removal of software on Windows systems through a command-line tool, built on NuGet

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Command-Line Installs
open source
Installs, upgrades, and removes Windows software using a single command instead of manual installer wizards.
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Package Creation
open source
Builds custom packages, including ones intended for fully offline distribution.
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Internal Repository Hosting
open source
Serves packages from a self-hosted, private, or authenticated feed instead of the public community source.
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Bulk Upgrades
open source
Upgrades every Chocolatey-managed package on a machine with one command.
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Package Shims
open source
Adds installed executables to the system PATH automatically so they are usable immediately after install.
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Built-in PowerShell Functions
open source
Provides over 30 reusable PowerShell helper functions for writing package install scripts.
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Package Extensions
open source
Extends core functionality through custom PowerShell modules added as extensions.
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Package Internalizer
pro, business
Converts existing community packages into self-contained versions that no longer require external internet access.
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Package Builder
pro, business
Generates a working package from an installer file automatically within seconds.
...11 more features/limitations. Contact us to get a complete list of features and system requirements.

Platform

Desktop
Language
PowerShell
Software

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 10 (and later, per Microsoft’s own support lifecycle)
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  • PowerShell: v2.0 (v3.0+ required when installing via the community install script, due to TLS 1.2)
  • .NET Framework: 4.8 (installer attempts to add this automatically if missing)
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Ratings

4.50
5

Capterra
4.8
5
based on 6 reviews
G2CROWD
4.5
5
based on 15 reviews
TrustRadius
8.4
10
based on 6 reviews

Developer

Written in

C#, PowerShell

Initial Release

2011-03-21

Repository

License

Categories


Notes

  • Chocolatey ships in three editions — Open Source (free, Apache-2.0), Pro, and Business (C4B) — see the edition comparison for a full breakdown.
  • A separate graphical front-end, Chocolatey GUI, is available for people who prefer not to use the command line, and can be installed via chocolatey.