elvish

by elvesv0.21.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Elvish is an expressive programming language and a versatile interactive shell, combined into one seamless package. It runs on Linux, BSDs, macOS and Windows.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id elves.elvish --exact --version 0.21.0

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

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Installers · v0.21.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

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

high8.0Patched in wingetCVE-2021-41088affects before 0.14.0Sep 23, 2021
Elvish is a programming language and interactive shell, combined into one package. In versions prior to 0.14.0 Elvish's web UI backend (started by `elvish -web`) hosts an endpoint that allows executing the code sent from the web UI. The backend does not check the origin of reque...
Patch

Source: NVD, updated 6h 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 elvish on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id elves.elvish --exact --version 0.21.0. winget downloads the installer from elves and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install elvish silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id elves.elvish --exact 0.21.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall elvish via winget?

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

Is elvish free?

elvish is distributed under BSD-2-Clause license. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/elves/elvish) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does elvish 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 elvish directly from the publisher.

How do I keep elvish up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id elves.elvish --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of elvish from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.21.0latest
0.20.1