CoolWSL

by CoolWSLv1.0.4

Last updated May 5, 2026

Desktop app for managing WSL distros and diagnostics on Windows 11.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL --exact --version 1.0.4

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

Silent install command for CoolWSL

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

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i CoolWSL-1.0.4-win-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for CoolWSL →

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About

CoolWSL is a Windows 11 desktop app for inspecting WSL distro state, viewing diagnostics and logs, and performing common WSL management tasks without memorizing command flags.

Installers · v1.0.4

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 CoolWSL.

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 CoolWSL on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL --exact --version 1.0.4. winget downloads the installer from CoolWSL and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install CoolWSL silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL --exact 1.0.4 --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 CoolWSL?

CoolWSL uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i CoolWSL-1.0.4-win-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall CoolWSL via winget?

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

Is CoolWSL free?

CoolWSL is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/tomcoolpxl/CoolWSL) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does CoolWSL 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 CoolWSL directly from the publisher.

How do I keep CoolWSL up to date?

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