Plover

by Open Steno Projectv5.4.1

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Open source stenotype engine

Install with winget

$ winget install --id OpenStenoProject.Plover --exact --version 5.4.1

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

Silent install command for Plover

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

One-line silent install (x64)

plover-5.4.1-win64.setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Plover →

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About

Plover (rhymes with "lover") is a desktop application that allows anyone to use stenography to write on their computer, up to speeds of 200WPM and beyond.

Installers · v5.4.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	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 Plover.

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 Plover on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OpenStenoProject.Plover --exact --version 5.4.1. winget downloads the installer from Open Steno Project and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Plover silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OpenStenoProject.Plover --exact 5.4.1 --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 Plover?

Plover uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: plover-5.4.1-win64.setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Plover via winget?

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

Is Plover free?

Plover is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Plover 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 Plover directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Plover up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id OpenStenoProject.Plover --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 8 versions of Plover from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

5.4.1latest
4.0.2
4.0.1
4.0.0.dev12pre
4.0.0.dev11pre
4.0.0.dev10pre
4.0.0
4.0.0rc2pre