VSIX Bootstrapper

by Microsoft Corporationv1.0.37

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Microsoft VSIX Bootstrapper

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper --exact --version 1.0.37

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

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About

An installer that can be chained with other packages to locate the latest VSIXInstaller.exe to use for installing VSIX extensions.

Installers · v1.0.37

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		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 VSIX Bootstrapper.

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 VSIX Bootstrapper on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper --exact --version 1.0.37. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install VSIX Bootstrapper silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper --exact 1.0.37 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall VSIX Bootstrapper via winget?

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

Is VSIX Bootstrapper free?

VSIX Bootstrapper is distributed under MIT License. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/vsixbootstrapper) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does VSIX Bootstrapper 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 VSIX Bootstrapper directly from the publisher.

How do I keep VSIX Bootstrapper up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of VSIX Bootstrapper from microsoft/winget-pkgs.