GNU Nano

by GNU Projectv2.7.5

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

GNU nano is a small and friendly command-line text editor.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GNU.Nano --exact --version 2.7.5

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

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Installers · v2.7.5

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	Portable	-		Direct

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Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium6.7Fix in v8.0CVE-2024-5742affects before 8.0Jun 11, 2024
A vulnerability was found in GNU Nano that allows a possible privilege escalation through an insecure temporary file. If Nano is killed while editing, a file it saves to an emergency file with the permissions of the running user provides a window of opportunity for attackers to...
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 3h 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 GNU Nano on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GNU.Nano --exact --version 2.7.5. winget downloads the installer from GNU Project and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GNU Nano silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GNU.Nano --exact 2.7.5 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall GNU Nano via winget?

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

Is GNU Nano free?

GNU Nano is distributed under GPL-3.0 or Later. Refer to the publisher (https://www.nano-editor.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GNU Nano 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 GNU Nano directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GNU Nano up to date?

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