easyWSL

by Red Code Labsv0.1.8.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Create WSL distros based on Docker Images.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id RedCodeLabs.easyWSL --exact --version 0.1.8.0

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

Silent install command for easyWSL

easyWSL uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\27302RedCodeLabs.easyWSL_0.1.8.0_x64__m9ag49q0nrza2.Msix

See the full silent install reference for easyWSL →

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Installers · v0.1.8.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSIX	-		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 easyWSL.

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 easyWSL on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RedCodeLabs.easyWSL --exact --version 0.1.8.0. winget downloads the installer from Red Code Labs and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install easyWSL silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RedCodeLabs.easyWSL --exact 0.1.8.0 --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 easyWSL?

easyWSL uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\27302RedCodeLabs.easyWSL_0.1.8.0_x64__m9ag49q0nrza2.Msix).

How do I uninstall easyWSL via winget?

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

Is easyWSL free?

easyWSL is distributed under NOASSERTION. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/redcode-labs/easyWSL) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does easyWSL 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 easyWSL directly from the publisher.

How do I keep easyWSL up to date?

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