WSL UI

by Octasoft Ltdv0.19.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A lightweight desktop application to manage Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id OctasoftLtd.WSLUI --exact --version 0.19.0

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

Silent install command for WSL UI

WSL UI uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)

WSL.UI_0.19.0_x64-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for WSL UI →

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About

WSL UI is a lightweight desktop application for managing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions. It provides a graphical interface for common WSL operations including installing, removing, importing, exporting, and configuring distributions.

Installers · v0.19.0

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 WSL UI.

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 WSL UI on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OctasoftLtd.WSLUI --exact --version 0.19.0. winget downloads the installer from Octasoft Ltd and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WSL UI silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OctasoftLtd.WSLUI --exact 0.19.0 --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 WSL UI?

WSL UI uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: WSL.UI_0.19.0_x64-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall WSL UI via winget?

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

Is WSL UI free?

WSL UI is distributed under BUSL-1.1. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/octasoft-ltd/wsl-ui) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WSL UI 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 WSL UI directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WSL UI up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id OctasoftLtd.WSLUI --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of WSL UI from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.19.0latest
0.18.0
0.17.0
0.16.2