Bonsai

by Bonsai Foundationv2.9.0.0

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Free and Open-Source Visual Reactive Programming Language

Install with winget

$ winget install --id BonsaiFoundation.Bonsai --exact --version 2.9.0.0

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

Silent install command for Bonsai

Bonsai uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (neutral)

msiexec.exe /i Bonsai-2.9.0.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Bonsai →

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About

Bonsai is a visual language for reactive programming. It is free and open-source, lightweight and easy to use, built on top of the .NET ecosystem with hundreds of dedicated packages and modules for interfacing with hardware, and for real-time processing, logging, and visualization of data streams.

Installers · v2.9.0.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	EXE Burn bundle	-		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 Bonsai.

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 Bonsai on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id BonsaiFoundation.Bonsai --exact --version 2.9.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Bonsai Foundation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Bonsai silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id BonsaiFoundation.Bonsai --exact 2.9.0.0 --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 Bonsai?

Bonsai uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i Bonsai-2.9.0.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Bonsai via winget?

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

Is Bonsai free?

Bonsai is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://bonsai-rx.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Bonsai 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 Bonsai directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Bonsai up to date?

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