act

by cplee.orgv0.2.89

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Run your GitHub Actions locally!

Install with winget

$ winget install --id nektos.act --exact --version 0.2.89

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

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Installers · v0.2.89

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-	Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-	Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

critical9.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-34041affects before 0.2.86Mar 30, 2026
act is a project which allows for local running of github actions. Prior to version 0.2.86, act unconditionally processes the deprecated ::set-env:: and ::add-path:: workflow commands, which was disabled due to environment injection risks. When a workflow step echoes untrusted d...
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 6h 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 act on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id nektos.act --exact --version 0.2.89. winget downloads the installer from cplee.org and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install act silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id nektos.act --exact 0.2.89 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall act via winget?

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

Is act free?

act is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/nektos/act) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does act 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 act directly from the publisher.

How do I keep act up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id nektos.act --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of act from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.2.89latest
0.2.88
0.2.87
0.2.86
0.2.85
0.2.84
0.2.83
0.2.82
0.2.81
0.2.80