Chocolatey
https://community.chocolatey.org/
Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows that allows users to quickly install, update, and manage software packages from the command line. It simplifies the process of installing and managing software on Windows systems by automating the tasks of downloading, extracting, and configuring applications.
Key features of Chocolatey include:
Package Management: Chocolatey uses packages to manage software installations. A package is a collection of files, scripts, and metadata that describes how a particular software should be installed.
Command-Line Interface: Chocolatey is primarily operated through the command line, making it easy to automate software installations and updates.
Package Repository: Chocolatey maintains a repository of packages, and users can search and install software directly from this repository. It also supports the creation of custom packages.
Automation: Chocolatey is designed to be scriptable and can be integrated into various automation and configuration management tools.
Versioning and Updates: Chocolatey tracks the version of installed software and allows for easy updating to newer versions.
Here are some basic commands for using Chocolatey:
choco install <package>: Installs a package.choco upgrade <package>: Upgrades a package to the latest version.choco uninstall <package>: Uninstalls a package.choco list: Lists all installed packages.choco search <keyword>: Searches for packages in the Chocolatey repository.
To use Chocolatey, you need to have it installed on your system. You can find installation instructions on the official Chocolatey website.