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by FiloSottilev1.3.2

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A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id FiloSottile.age --exact --version 1.3.2

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

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Installers · v1.3.2

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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 age.

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 age on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id FiloSottile.age --exact --version 1.3.2. winget downloads the installer from FiloSottile and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install age silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id FiloSottile.age --exact 1.3.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall age via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id FiloSottile.age --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from age's Apps & Features entry.
Is age free?
age is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/FiloSottile/age) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does age 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 age directly from the publisher.
How do I keep age up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id FiloSottile.age --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of age from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.3.2latest
  • 1.3.1
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.2.0
  • 1.1.1