Winget

This page explains what the Winget repository is and how it is used by Pckgr.

Winget Repository

What is Winget?

Winget is Microsoft’s official package manager for Windows. It is a public repository that hosts thousands of applications, making it easy to install and manage software using command-line tools.

How is the Winget Repository used by Pckgr?

• Provides access to thousands of popular applications.

• Applications are security-validated by Microsoft through:

  • SHA256 Hash Validation – Verifies installer integrity.

  • Static Analysis – Checks for vulnerabilities in the application’s code.

  • SmartScreen Filtering – Ensures applications are trusted.

• Pckgr continuously monitors, tests, and packages Winget applications before deploying them to Intune.

Limitations of the Winget Repository

• Dependency on Vendor URLs: Winget applications rely on external URLs for downloads. If a vendor changes or removes the URL, deployment can break.

• Requires Winget Pre-Install: Winget-based applications need Winget Pre-Install as a dependency application, which is automatically handled by Pckgr.

• Not All Applications Are Available: Some specialized or niche applications are not available in Winget.

Pckgr manages all of these events for you, however the development of Pckgr's Private Repository removes these limitations and provides businesses with a more secure, reliable and efficient application management service.

For step-by-step instructions on how to implement the Winget respository application deployment settings, please go to the Deployment Settings page.

Click the 'Next' button below to learn how the Private Repository can work for you.