balena-cli

by Balena Inc. (https://balena.io/)v25.1.7

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The balena CLI is a Command Line Interface for balenaCloud or openBalena.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Balena.BalenaCLI --exact --version 25.1.7

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for balena-cli

balena-cli uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

balena-cli-v25.1.7-windows-x64-installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for balena-cli →

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About

The balena CLI is a Command Line Interface for balenaCloud or openBalena.

It is a software tool available for Windows, macOS and Linux, used through a command prompt / terminal window.

It can be used interactively or invoked in scripts.

The balena CLI builds on the balena API and the balena SDK, and can also be directly imported in Node.js applications.

The balena CLI is an open-source project on GitHub, and your contribution is also welcome!

Installers · v25.1.7

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for balena-cli.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install balena-cli on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Balena.BalenaCLI --exact --version 25.1.7. winget downloads the installer from Balena Inc. (https://balena.io/) and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install balena-cli silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Balena.BalenaCLI --exact 25.1.7 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for balena-cli?

balena-cli uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: balena-cli-v25.1.7-windows-x64-installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall balena-cli via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Balena.BalenaCLI --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from balena-cli's Apps & Features entry.

Is balena-cli free?

balena-cli is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.balena.io/docs/reference/balena-cli) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does balena-cli work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls balena-cli directly from the publisher.

How do I keep balena-cli up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Balena.BalenaCLI --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of balena-cli from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

25.1.7latest
25.1.6
25.1.5
25.1.3
25.1.1
25.1.0
25.0.0
24.1.4
24.1.3
24.1.2