Rancher Desktop

by SUSEv2.0.0-alpha.1

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Kubernetes and container management to the desktop.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SUSE.RancherDesktop.2 --exact --version 2.0.0-alpha.1

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

Silent install command for Rancher Desktop

Rancher Desktop uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i Rancher.Desktop.Setup.2.0.0-alpha.1.msi /quiet /norestart WSLINSTALLED=1

See the full silent install reference for Rancher Desktop →

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About

Rancher Desktop is an open-source project to bring Kubernetes and container management to the

desktop.

Windows, macOS and Linux versions of Rancher Desktop are available for download, though do note that

the Linux version is considered a tech preview.

Installers · v2.0.0-alpha.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
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

No known CVEs for Rancher 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 Rancher Desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SUSE.RancherDesktop.2 --exact --version 2.0.0-alpha.1. winget downloads the installer from SUSE and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Rancher Desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SUSE.RancherDesktop.2 --exact 2.0.0-alpha.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 Rancher Desktop?

Rancher Desktop uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i Rancher.Desktop.Setup.2.0.0-alpha.1.msi /quiet /norestart WSLINSTALLED=1. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Rancher Desktop via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id SUSE.RancherDesktop.2 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Rancher Desktop's Apps & Features entry.

Is Rancher Desktop free?

Rancher Desktop is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://rancherdesktop.io/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Rancher 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 Rancher Desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Rancher Desktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SUSE.RancherDesktop.2 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Rancher Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.