Bot Framework Emulator

by Microsoft Corporationv4.15.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Development tool for the Microsoft Bot Framework. Allows developers to test and debug bots on localhost.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator --exact --version 4.15.1

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

Silent install command for Bot Framework Emulator

Bot Framework Emulator uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86, user scope)

BotFramework-Emulator-4.15.1-windows-setup.exe /S /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for Bot Framework Emulator →

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Installers · v4.15.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	user		Direct
x86	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

high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2021-43225Dec 15, 2021
Bot Framework SDK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Patch Vendor advisory
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2021-1725Jan 12, 2021
Bot Framework SDK Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Source: NVD, updated 2h 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 Bot Framework Emulator on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator --exact --version 4.15.1. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Bot Framework Emulator silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator --exact 4.15.1 --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 Bot Framework Emulator?

Bot Framework Emulator uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: BotFramework-Emulator-4.15.1-windows-setup.exe /S /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Bot Framework Emulator via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Bot Framework Emulator's Apps & Features entry.

Is Bot Framework Emulator free?

Bot Framework Emulator is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/BotFramework-Emulator) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Bot Framework Emulator 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 Bot Framework Emulator directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Bot Framework Emulator up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of Bot Framework Emulator from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

4.15.1latest
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4.13.0
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4.11.0
4.10.0
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4.8.1