Nintendo Switch Online

by Samuel Elliottv1.6.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Nintendo Switch app APIs

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline --exact --version 1.6.1

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

Silent install command for Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

Nintendo.Switch.Online.Setup.1.6.1.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Nintendo Switch Online →

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About

JavaScript library and command line and Electron app for accessing the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app APIs. Show your Nintendo Switch presence in Discord, get friend notifications on desktop, and download and access SplatNet 2, NookLink, SplatNet 3 and Parental Controls data.

Installers · v1.6.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		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 Nintendo Switch Online.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Nintendo Switch Online on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline --exact --version 1.6.1. winget downloads the installer from Samuel Elliott and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Nintendo Switch Online silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline --exact 1.6.1 --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 Nintendo Switch Online?

Nintendo Switch Online uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Nintendo.Switch.Online.Setup.1.6.1.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Nintendo Switch Online via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Nintendo Switch Online's Apps & Features entry.

Is Nintendo Switch Online free?

Nintendo Switch Online is distributed under AGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/samuelthomas2774/nxapi/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Nintendo Switch Online 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 Nintendo Switch Online directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Nintendo Switch Online up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Nintendo Switch Online from microsoft/winget-pkgs.