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KDE Connect (AppX / Portable)

by KDE e.V.v26.403.6401.0

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Connect various devices (Windows, Linux, Android, etc.) to transfer files, share clipboards, remote view and control, see notifications from other devices, etc.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id KDE.KDEConnect.AppX --exact --version 26.403.6401.0

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

Silent install command for KDE Connect (AppX / Portable)

KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) uses APPX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)
Add-AppxPackage -Path .\kdeconnect-kde-release_26.04-6401-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx

See the full silent install reference for KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) →

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About

KDE Connect is a project that enables all your devices to communicate with each other. Here's a few things KDE Connect can do:

- Receive your phone notifications on your desktop computer and reply to messages

- Control music playing on your desktop from your phone

- Use your phone as a remote control for your desktop

- Run predefined commands on your PC from connected devices. See the list of example commands for more details.

- Check your phone's battery level from the desktop

- Ring your phone to help find it

- Share files and links between devices

- Browse your phone from your desktop

- Control the desktop's volume using your phone

- Send SMS from your desktop

Installers · v26.403.6401.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64APPX-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

  • medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2020-26164affects before 20.08.2Oct 7, 2020

    In kdeconnect-kde (aka KDE Connect) before 20.08.2, an attacker on the local network could send crafted packets that trigger use of large amounts of CPU, memory, or network connection slots, aka a Denial of Service attack.

    PatchVendor advisory
Source: NVD, updated 1h 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 KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id KDE.KDEConnect.AppX --exact --version 26.403.6401.0. winget downloads the installer from KDE e.V. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id KDE.KDEConnect.AppX --exact 26.403.6401.0 --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 KDE Connect (AppX / Portable)?
KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) uses APPX. APPX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\kdeconnect-kde-release_26.04-6401-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx).
How do I uninstall KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id KDE.KDEConnect.AppX --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from KDE Connect (AppX / Portable)'s Apps & Features entry.
Is KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) free?
KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://kdeconnect.kde.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) 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 KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) directly from the publisher.
How do I keep KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id KDE.KDEConnect.AppX --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of KDE Connect (AppX / Portable) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.