Octopus Deploy Tentacle

by Octopus Deploy Pty. Ltd.v8.3.3164

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Tentacle is the deployment agent for Octopus, a deployment system for .NET developers.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id OctopusDeploy.Tentacle --exact --version 8.3.3164

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

Silent install command for Octopus Deploy Tentacle

Octopus Deploy Tentacle uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i Octopus.Tentacle.8.3.3164-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Octopus Deploy Tentacle →

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Installers · v8.3.3164

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI WiX	machine		Direct
x64	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

3 known CVEs via NVD

medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2021-31821affects before 6.1.1266Jan 18, 2022
When the Windows Tentacle docker image starts up it logs all the commands that it runs along with the arguments, which writes the Octopus Server API key in plaintext. This does not affect the Linux Docker image
Vendor advisory
high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2021-31822affects before 6.1.1116Nov 24, 2021
When Octopus Tentacle is installed on a Linux operating system, the systemd service file permissions are misconfigured. This could lead to a local unprivileged user modifying the contents of the systemd service file to gain privileged access.
high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2021-26557affects before 6.0.489Oct 6, 2021
When Octopus Tentacle is installed using a custom folder location, folder ACLs are not set correctly and could lead to an unprivileged user using DLL side-loading to gain privileged access.

Source: NVD, updated 1h 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 Octopus Deploy Tentacle on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OctopusDeploy.Tentacle --exact --version 8.3.3164. winget downloads the installer from Octopus Deploy Pty. Ltd. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Octopus Deploy Tentacle silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OctopusDeploy.Tentacle --exact 8.3.3164 --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 Octopus Deploy Tentacle?

Octopus Deploy Tentacle uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i Octopus.Tentacle.8.3.3164-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Octopus Deploy Tentacle via winget?

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

Is Octopus Deploy Tentacle free?

Octopus Deploy Tentacle is distributed under Copyright (c) 2021 Octopus Deploy Pty. Ltd.. Refer to the publisher (https://octopus.com/downloads/tentacle) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Octopus Deploy Tentacle 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 Octopus Deploy Tentacle directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Octopus Deploy Tentacle up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id OctopusDeploy.Tentacle --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Octopus Deploy Tentacle from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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