Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI)

by Microsoft Corporationv11.36.0

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Command-line tool for creating and managing touch adaptation bundles for Xbox

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Gaming.TAK.CLI --exact --version 11.36.0

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

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Installers · v11.36.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct

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Security

4 known CVEs via NVD

high7.8Fix in v31.105.17001.0CVE-2025-59281affects before 31.105.17001.0Oct 14, 2025
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vendor advisory
high7.8Fix in v30.104.13001.0CVE-2025-55245affects before 30.104.13001.0Sep 9, 2025
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Xbox allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vendor advisory
medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2025-55242Sep 4, 2025
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Xbox allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Vendor advisory
high8.8Fix in v19.87.13001.0CVE-2024-28916affects before 19.87.13001.0Mar 20, 2024
Xbox Gaming Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Vendor advisory

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 Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Gaming.TAK.CLI --exact --version 11.36.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Gaming.TAK.CLI --exact 11.36.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.Gaming.TAK.CLI --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI)'s Apps & Features entry.

Is Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) free?

Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/xbox-game-streaming-tools) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) 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 Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.Gaming.TAK.CLI --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of Touch Adaptation Kit Command Line Tool (TAK CLI) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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