WSL Disk Shrinker

by Believers in Science Studiov0.2.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A simple tool to help reduce WSL disk usage.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker --exact --version 0.2.2

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

Silent install command for WSL Disk Shrinker

WSL Disk Shrinker uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (neutral, machine scope)

wsl-disk-shrinker-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for WSL Disk Shrinker →

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Installers · v0.2.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	EXE Inno Setup	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 WSL Disk Shrinker.

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 WSL Disk Shrinker on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker --exact --version 0.2.2. winget downloads the installer from Believers in Science Studio and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WSL Disk Shrinker silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker --exact 0.2.2 --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 WSL Disk Shrinker?

WSL Disk Shrinker uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: wsl-disk-shrinker-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall WSL Disk Shrinker via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WSL Disk Shrinker's Apps & Features entry.

Is WSL Disk Shrinker free?

WSL Disk Shrinker is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/kxxt/WSLDiskShrinker) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WSL Disk Shrinker 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 WSL Disk Shrinker directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WSL Disk Shrinker up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of WSL Disk Shrinker from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.2.2latest
0.2.1
0.2.0
0.1.1