SDL2 Gamepad Tool

by General Arcadev1.2

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A simple GUI tool to create/modify gamepad mappings for games that use the SDL2 Game Controller API. Created to be an alternative to Steam Big Picture's gamepad configurator.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GeneralArcade.SDL2GamepadTool --exact --version 1.2

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

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Installers · v1.2

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 SDL2 Gamepad Tool.

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 SDL2 Gamepad Tool on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GeneralArcade.SDL2GamepadTool --exact --version 1.2. winget downloads the installer from General Arcade and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install SDL2 Gamepad Tool silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GeneralArcade.SDL2GamepadTool --exact 1.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall SDL2 Gamepad Tool via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id GeneralArcade.SDL2GamepadTool --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SDL2 Gamepad Tool's Apps & Features entry.

Is SDL2 Gamepad Tool free?

SDL2 Gamepad Tool is distributed under Unknown (Freeware). Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does SDL2 Gamepad Tool 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 SDL2 Gamepad Tool directly from the publisher.

How do I keep SDL2 Gamepad Tool up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GeneralArcade.SDL2GamepadTool --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of SDL2 Gamepad Tool from microsoft/winget-pkgs.