Before Dawn

by Colin Mitchellv0.37.0

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A desktop screensaver app using web technologies

Install with winget

$ winget install --id muffinista.before-dawn --exact --version 0.37.0

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

Silent install command for Before Dawn

Before Dawn uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86, user scope)

Before-Dawn-Setup-0.37.0.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Before Dawn →

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Installers · v0.37.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	user		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 Before Dawn.

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 Before Dawn on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id muffinista.before-dawn --exact --version 0.37.0. winget downloads the installer from Colin Mitchell and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Before Dawn silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id muffinista.before-dawn --exact 0.37.0 --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 Before Dawn?

Before Dawn uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Before-Dawn-Setup-0.37.0.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Before Dawn via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id muffinista.before-dawn --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Before Dawn's Apps & Features entry.

Is Before Dawn free?

Before Dawn is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/muffinista/before-dawn) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Before Dawn 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 Before Dawn directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Before Dawn up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id muffinista.before-dawn --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Before Dawn from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.37.0latest
0.35.0
0.32.1
0.30.1
0.29.0
0.26.0
0.22.0
0.19.0
0.18.6
0.18.5