PsychoPy

by Open Science Tools Ltdv2026.2.1

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Create psychology and neuroscience experiments

Install with winget

$ winget install --id OpenScienceTools.PsychoPy --exact --version 2026.2.1

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

Silent install command for PsychoPy

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

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

StandalonePsychoPy-2026.2.1-win64-3.10.exe /S /CurrentUser

See the full silent install reference for PsychoPy →

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About

PsychoPy is an open-source application that allows you to run a wide range of neuroscience and psychology experiments, with a Builder interface for visual coding and a Coder interface for script-based experiments.

Installers · v2026.2.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	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 PsychoPy.

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 PsychoPy on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OpenScienceTools.PsychoPy --exact --version 2026.2.1. winget downloads the installer from Open Science Tools Ltd and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install PsychoPy silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OpenScienceTools.PsychoPy --exact 2026.2.1 --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 PsychoPy?

PsychoPy uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: StandalonePsychoPy-2026.2.1-win64-3.10.exe /S /CurrentUser. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall PsychoPy via winget?

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

Is PsychoPy free?

PsychoPy is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://psychopy.org/download.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does PsychoPy 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 PsychoPy directly from the publisher.

How do I keep PsychoPy up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id OpenScienceTools.PsychoPy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of PsychoPy from microsoft/winget-pkgs.