Herd

by Beyond Codev1.28.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Herd is a blazing fast, native Laravel and PHP development environment for Windows. It includes everything you need to get started with Laravel development, including PHP and nginx. Once you install Herd, you're ready to start developing with Laravel.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id BeyondCode.Herd --exact --version 1.28.0

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

Silent install command for Herd

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

One-line silent install (neutral)

installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Herd →

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Installers · v1.28.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	EXE NSIS	-		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 Herd.

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Herd on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id BeyondCode.Herd --exact --version 1.28.0. winget downloads the installer from Beyond Code and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Herd silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id BeyondCode.Herd --exact 1.28.0 --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 Herd?

Herd uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Herd via winget?

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

Is Herd free?

Herd is distributed under https://herd.laravel.com/eula. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Herd 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 Herd directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Herd up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id BeyondCode.Herd --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Herd from microsoft/winget-pkgs.