Microsoft Scout

by Microsoft Corporationv0.23.578

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Microsoft Scout (Frontier) is an early, experimental experience. This desktop AI app helps you get work done across your local files, browser, and Microsoft 365 surfaces while keeping sensitive actions under your control.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.ScoutAgent --exact --version 0.23.578

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

Silent install command for Microsoft Scout

Microsoft Scout uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)

MicrosoftScout-Windows-0.23.578-x64-Setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft Scout →

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Installers · v0.23.578

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	-		Direct
arm64	EXE NSIS	-		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 Microsoft Scout.

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 Microsoft Scout on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.ScoutAgent --exact --version 0.23.578. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Microsoft Scout silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.ScoutAgent --exact 0.23.578 --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 Microsoft Scout?

Microsoft Scout uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: MicrosoftScout-Windows-0.23.578-x64-Setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Microsoft Scout via winget?

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

Is Microsoft Scout free?

Microsoft Scout is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=108685) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Microsoft Scout 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 Microsoft Scout directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Microsoft Scout up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.ScoutAgent --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Microsoft Scout from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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