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Positron

by Posit Software, PBCv2026.09.1

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A next-generation data science IDE

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Posit.Positron --exact --version 2026.09.1

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

Silent install command for Positron

Positron uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
Positron-2026.09.1-2-UserSetup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /mergetasks=!runcode

See the full silent install reference for Positron →

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About

What is Positron?

- A next-generation data science IDE built by Posit PBC

- An extensible, polyglot tool for writing code and exploring data

- A familiar environment for reproducible authoring and publishing

Installers · v2026.09.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
userDirect
x64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

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 Positron.

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 Positron on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Posit.Positron --exact --version 2026.09.1. winget downloads the installer from Posit Software, PBC and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Positron silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Posit.Positron --exact 2026.09.1 --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 Positron?
Positron uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: Positron-2026.09.1-2-UserSetup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /mergetasks=!runcode. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall Positron via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Posit.Positron --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Positron's Apps & Features entry.
Is Positron free?
Positron is distributed under Elastic-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://positron.posit.co/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Positron 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 Positron directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Positron up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Posit.Positron --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Positron from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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