step-desktop

by Smallstep Labs, LLCv0.65.4

Last updated May 1, 2026

Smallstep desktop UI for managing device identity.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Smallstep.step-desktop --exact --version 0.65.4

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

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About

Smallstep Desktop is the graphical interface for the Smallstep agent.

It surfaces device identity status, managed certificate lifecycle, and

onboarding flows. It connects to the Smallstep agent daemon over a

local IPC socket; the agent must be installed for the desktop to function.

Installers · v0.65.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	wix	-		Direct
arm64	wix	-		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 step-desktop.

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 step-desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Smallstep.step-desktop --exact --version 0.65.4. winget downloads the installer from Smallstep Labs, LLC and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install step-desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Smallstep.step-desktop --exact 0.65.4 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall step-desktop via winget?

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

Is step-desktop free?

step-desktop is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://smallstep.com/docs/platform/smallstep-agent) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does step-desktop 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 step-desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep step-desktop up to date?

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