“Your apps should update themselves” — Winget-AutoUpdate is the missing piece for automatic app updates on Windows 11
Winget-AutoUpdate is a free tool designed to address a significant gap in Windows 11’s Windows Package Manager (winget) functionality. Currently, winget lacks built-in automatic update capabilities, requiring users to manually execute commands like winget upgrade --all to keep their applications current. This manual process creates friction for users seeking seamless app maintenance on Windows 11.
The tool automates what should be a basic operating system feature, bringing winget’s functionality closer to what users expect from modern package managers. While the Microsoft Store handles automatic updates for its applications, winget—Microsoft’s command-line package manager—offers no such automation by default. Winget-AutoUpdate bridges this usability gap.
For Windows 11 users who rely on winget for application management, this free solution provides a practical workaround to keep applications updated without constant manual intervention. The availability of third-party solutions like Winget-AutoUpdate highlights an area where Windows 11’s native tooling could be enhanced, suggesting this remains a pain point for users attempting to use winget as a primary package management solution.