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GNU nano for Windows

by Chawye Hsuv9.2

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Windows port of GNU nano, a small and simple text editor for use on the terminal.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id ChawyeHsu.Nano --exact --version 9.2

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

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Installers · v9.2

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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 GNU nano for Windows.

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 GNU nano for Windows on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ChawyeHsu.Nano --exact --version 9.2. winget downloads the installer from Chawye Hsu and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install GNU nano for Windows silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ChawyeHsu.Nano --exact 9.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall GNU nano for Windows via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id ChawyeHsu.Nano --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GNU nano for Windows's Apps & Features entry.
Is GNU nano for Windows free?
GNU nano for Windows is distributed under GPL-3.0 or Later. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/chawyehsu/nano-for-windows) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does GNU nano for Windows 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 GNU nano for Windows directly from the publisher.
How do I keep GNU nano for Windows up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id ChawyeHsu.Nano --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of GNU nano for Windows from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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