HostTalk

by tromoSMv0.9

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Self hosted local network messaging system

Install with winget

$ winget install --id tromoSM.HostTalk --exact --version 0.9

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

Silent install command for HostTalk

HostTalk uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)

Hosttalk-windows-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for HostTalk →

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Installers · v0.9

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	-		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 HostTalk.

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 HostTalk on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id tromoSM.HostTalk --exact --version 0.9. winget downloads the installer from tromoSM and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install HostTalk silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id tromoSM.HostTalk --exact 0.9 --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 HostTalk?

HostTalk uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: Hosttalk-windows-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall HostTalk via winget?

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

Is HostTalk free?

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

Does HostTalk 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 HostTalk directly from the publisher.

How do I keep HostTalk up to date?

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