Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment

by Kubernetesv1.38.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

minikube quickly sets up a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows. We proudly focus on helping application developers and new Kubernetes users.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Kubernetes.minikube --exact --version 1.38.1

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

Silent install command for Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment

Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

minikube-installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment →

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minikube implements a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows. minikube's primary goals are to be the best tool for local Kubernetes application development and to support all Kubernetes features that fit.

Installers · v1.38.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

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

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

high8.4Patched in wingetCVE-2023-1944affects <=1.29.0May 24, 2023
This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.
critical9.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-1174affects v1.26.0May 24, 2023
This vulnerability exposes a network port in minikube running on macOS with Docker driver that could enable unexpected remote access to the minikube container.

Source: NVD, updated just now. 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 Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Kubernetes.minikube --exact --version 1.38.1. winget downloads the installer from Kubernetes and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Kubernetes.minikube --exact 1.38.1 --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 Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment?

Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: minikube-installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Kubernetes.minikube --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment's Apps & Features entry.

Is Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment free?

Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment 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 Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Kubernetes.minikube --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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