npiperelay

by John Starksv0.1.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

access a Windows named pipe compatible with command-line tools and WSL

Install with winget

$ winget install --id jstarks.npiperelay --exact --version 0.1.0

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

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About

npiperelay is a tool that allows you to access a Windows named pipe in a way that is more compatible with a variety of command-line tools. With it, you can use Windows named pipes from the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Installers · v0.1.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-		Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-		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 npiperelay.

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 npiperelay on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id jstarks.npiperelay --exact --version 0.1.0. winget downloads the installer from John Starks and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install npiperelay silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id jstarks.npiperelay --exact 0.1.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall npiperelay via winget?

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

Is npiperelay free?

npiperelay is distributed under MIT License. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does npiperelay 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 npiperelay directly from the publisher.

How do I keep npiperelay up to date?

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