Spectral

by Stoplightv6.16.3

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

A flexible JSON/YAML linter for creating automated style guides, with baked in support for OpenAPI v3.1, v3.0, and v2.0 as well as AsyncAPI v2.x.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Stoplight.Spectral --exact --version 6.16.3

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

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Installers · v6.16.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		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 Spectral.

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 Spectral on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Stoplight.Spectral --exact --version 6.16.3. winget downloads the installer from Stoplight and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Spectral silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Stoplight.Spectral --exact 6.16.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Spectral via winget?

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

Is Spectral free?

Spectral is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/stoplightio/spectral) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Spectral 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 Spectral directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Spectral up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Stoplight.Spectral --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Spectral from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

6.16.3latest
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6.16.1
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6.14.1
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6.13.1
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