Pennywise

by Kamran Ahmedv0.8.0

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Cross-platform application to open website or media in a floating window

Install with winget

$ winget install --id kamranahmedse.pennywise --exact --version 0.8.0

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

Silent install command for Pennywise

Pennywise uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

pennywise-setup-0.8.0.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Pennywise →

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About

Pennywise opens any website or media in a small floating window that remains on top of all other applications.

Pennywise windows stays up all the time.

No need to keep struggling with Alt + Tab, use Pennywise for easy multitasking.

Installers · v0.8.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		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 Pennywise.

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 Pennywise on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id kamranahmedse.pennywise --exact --version 0.8.0. winget downloads the installer from Kamran Ahmed and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Pennywise silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id kamranahmedse.pennywise --exact 0.8.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Pennywise?

Pennywise uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: pennywise-setup-0.8.0.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Pennywise via winget?

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

Is Pennywise free?

Pennywise is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/kamranahmedse/pennywise) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Pennywise 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 Pennywise directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Pennywise up to date?

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