Nilesoft Shell

by Nilesoftv1.9.18

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Powerful context menu manager for Windows File Explorer.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Nilesoft.Shell --exact --version 1.9.18

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

Silent install command for Nilesoft Shell

Nilesoft Shell uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /qn.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i setup-x64.msi /qn

See the full silent install reference for Nilesoft Shell →

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About

Shell is a context menu extender that lets you handpick the items to integrate into Windows File Explorer context menu, create custom commands to access all your favorite web pages, files, and folders, and launch any application directly from the context menu. It also provides you a convenient solution to modify or remove any context menu item added by the system or third party software.

Installers · v1.9.18

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	MSI WiX	machine	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 Nilesoft Shell.

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 Nilesoft Shell on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Nilesoft.Shell --exact --version 1.9.18. winget downloads the installer from Nilesoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Nilesoft Shell silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Nilesoft.Shell --exact 1.9.18 --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 Nilesoft Shell?

Nilesoft Shell uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i setup-x64.msi /qn. The silent switches are /qn.

How do I uninstall Nilesoft Shell via winget?

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

Is Nilesoft Shell free?

Nilesoft Shell is distributed under MIT License. Refer to the publisher (https://nilesoft.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Nilesoft Shell 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 Nilesoft Shell directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Nilesoft Shell up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Nilesoft.Shell --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of Nilesoft Shell from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.9.18latest
1.9.15
1.9.0
1.9
1.8.1