Puppet Agent

by Puppet Incv8.10.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Puppet is a tool that helps you manage and automate the configuration of servers.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Puppet.puppet-agent --exact --version 8.10.0

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

Silent install command for Puppet Agent

Puppet Agent uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i puppet-agent-8.10.0-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Puppet Agent →

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Installers · v8.10.0

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

medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2021-27025affects before 6.25.1, 7.12.1Nov 18, 2021
A flaw was discovered in Puppet Agent where the agent may silently ignore Augeas settings or may be vulnerable to a Denial of Service condition prior to the first 'pluginsync'.
Vendor advisory
critical9.8Patched in wingetCVE-2021-27023affects before 6.25.1, 7.12.1Nov 18, 2021
A flaw was discovered in Puppet Agent and Puppet Server that may result in a leak of HTTP credentials when following HTTP redirects to a different host. This is similar to CVE-2018-1000007
Vendor advisory
medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2020-7942affects before 5.5.19, 6.13.0Feb 19, 2020
Previously, Puppet operated on a model that a node with a valid certificate was entitled to all information in the system and that a compromised certificate allowed access to everything in the infrastructure. When a node's catalog falls back to the `default` node, the catalog ca...
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated just now. 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 Puppet Agent on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Puppet.puppet-agent --exact --version 8.10.0. winget downloads the installer from Puppet Inc and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Puppet Agent silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Puppet.puppet-agent --exact 8.10.0 --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 Puppet Agent?

Puppet Agent uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i puppet-agent-8.10.0-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Puppet Agent via winget?

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

Is Puppet Agent free?

Puppet Agent is distributed under Apache 2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://puppet.com/docs/puppet/7/puppet_index.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Puppet Agent 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 Puppet Agent directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Puppet Agent up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Puppet.puppet-agent --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Puppet Agent from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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