Finestray

by Benbuckv0.5

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Benbuck.Finestray --exact --version 0.5

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

Silent install command for Finestray

Finestray uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

Finestray-0.5-win64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Finestray →

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Installers · v0.5

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		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 Finestray.

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 Finestray on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Benbuck.Finestray --exact --version 0.5. winget downloads the installer from Benbuck and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Finestray silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Benbuck.Finestray --exact 0.5 --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 Finestray?

Finestray uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Finestray-0.5-win64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Finestray via winget?

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

Is Finestray free?

Finestray is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/benbuck/finestray) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Finestray 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 Finestray directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Finestray up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Benbuck.Finestray --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of Finestray from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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