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Chef Infra Client

by Chef Software, Inc.v18.11.11.1

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An agent that runs locally on every node that’s under management by Chef Infra Server.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id ChefSoftware.InfraClient --exact --version 18.11.11.1

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

Silent install command for Chef Infra Client

Chef Infra Client uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
msiexec.exe /i chef-client-18.11.11-1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Chef Infra Client →

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About

Chef Infra Client is an agent that runs locally on every node that’s under management by Chef Infra Server. When Chef Infra Client runs, it performs all of the steps required for bringing a node into the expected state, including:

- Registering and authenticating the node with Chef Infra Server

- Synchronizing cookbooks from the Chef Infra Server to the node

- Compiling the resource collection by loading each of the required cookbooks, including recipes, attributes, and all other dependencies

- Taking the appropriate and required actions to configure the node based on recipes and attributes

- Reporting summary information on the run to Chef Automate

Chef Infra Client authenticates with the Chef Infra Server using RSA public key-pairs each time a Chef Infra Client needs access to data that is stored on the Chef Infra Server. This prevents any node from accessing data that it shouldn’t and it ensures that only nodes that are properly registered with the Chef Infra Server can be managed.

Installers · v18.11.11.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

  • medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2023-28864affects before 15.7.0Jul 17, 2023

    Progress Chef Infra Server before 15.7 allows a local attacker to exploit a /var/opt/opscode/local-mode-cache/backup world-readable temporary backup path to access sensitive information, resulting in the disclosure of all indexed node data, because OpenSearch credentials are exp...

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Chef Infra Client on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ChefSoftware.InfraClient --exact --version 18.11.11.1. winget downloads the installer from Chef Software, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Chef Infra Client silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ChefSoftware.InfraClient --exact 18.11.11.1 --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 Chef Infra Client?
Chef Infra Client uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i chef-client-18.11.11-1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall Chef Infra Client via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id ChefSoftware.InfraClient --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Chef Infra Client's Apps & Features entry.
Is Chef Infra Client free?
Chef Infra Client is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.chef.io/downloads) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Chef Infra Client 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 Chef Infra Client directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Chef Infra Client up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id ChefSoftware.InfraClient --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Chef Infra Client from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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