KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX)

by KDE e.V.v0.0.9438.0

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A freely licensed, open source Astronomy Software by KDE.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id KDE.KStars.AppX --exact --version 0.0.9438.0

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

Silent install command for KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX)

KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\kstars-stable-3.8.0-9438-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx

See the full silent install reference for KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) →

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About

A freely licensed, open source Astronomy Software by KDE.

Note that due to complexities with AppX files, the Winget package's version numbers do not line up with those of the otherwise near-identical .exe-based "KDE.KStars" package.

Installers · v0.0.9438.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSIX	-		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 KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX).

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 KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id KDE.KStars.AppX --exact --version 0.0.9438.0. winget downloads the installer from KDE e.V. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id KDE.KStars.AppX --exact 0.0.9438.0 --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 KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX)?

KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\kstars-stable-3.8.0-9438-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx).

How do I uninstall KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id KDE.KStars.AppX --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX)'s Apps & Features entry.

Is KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) free?

KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) is distributed under GPLv2-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://kstars.kde.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) 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 KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) directly from the publisher.

How do I keep KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id KDE.KStars.AppX --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of KStars Desktop Planetarium (AppX) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.