nano for Windows

by okibcnv7.2-22.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Nano is a small and simple text editor for use on the terminal. This is an up to date 64-bit/32-bit and Windows on ARM port of the legendary GNU nano text editor.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id okibcn.nano --exact --version 7.2-22.1

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

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Installers · v7.2-22.1

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

No known CVEs for nano for Windows.

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 nano for Windows on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id okibcn.nano --exact --version 7.2-22.1. winget downloads the installer from okibcn and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install nano for Windows silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id okibcn.nano --exact 7.2-22.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall nano for Windows via winget?

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

Is nano for Windows free?

nano for Windows is distributed under GPLv3. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does nano for Windows 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 nano for Windows directly from the publisher.

How do I keep nano for Windows up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id okibcn.nano --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of nano for Windows from microsoft/winget-pkgs.