Hunspell

by FSF.huv1.7.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

free spell checker and morphological analyzer library and command-line tool

Install with winget

$ winget install --id FSFhu.Hunspell --exact --version 1.7.0

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

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About

Hunspell is a free spell checker and morphological analyzer library and command-line tool, licensed under LGPL/GPL/MPL tri-license.

Installers · v1.7.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
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

No known CVEs for Hunspell.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Hunspell on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id FSFhu.Hunspell --exact --version 1.7.0. winget downloads the installer from FSF.hu and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Hunspell silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id FSFhu.Hunspell --exact 1.7.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Hunspell via winget?

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

Is Hunspell free?

Hunspell is distributed under LGPL/GPL/MPL. Refer to the publisher (https://hunspell.github.io/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Hunspell 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 Hunspell directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Hunspell up to date?

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