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Universal Ctags

by Universal Ctagsv2022.12.14

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A maintained implementation of ctags

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id UniversalCtags.Ctags.Nightly --exact --version 2022.12.14

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

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About

Universal Ctags (abbreviated as u-ctags) is a maintained implementation of ctags. ctags generates an index (or tag) file of language objects found in source files for programming languages. This index makes it easy for text editors and other tools to locate the indexed items.

Installers · v2022.12.14

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86Portable-Direct
x64Portable-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 Universal Ctags.

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 Universal Ctags on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id UniversalCtags.Ctags.Nightly --exact --version 2022.12.14. winget downloads the installer from Universal Ctags and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Universal Ctags silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id UniversalCtags.Ctags.Nightly --exact 2022.12.14 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Universal Ctags via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id UniversalCtags.Ctags.Nightly --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Universal Ctags's Apps & Features entry.
Is Universal Ctags free?
Universal Ctags is distributed under GPL. Refer to the publisher (https://ctags.io/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Universal Ctags 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 Universal Ctags directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Universal Ctags up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id UniversalCtags.Ctags.Nightly --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Universal Ctags from microsoft/winget-pkgs.