Cate

by WenAnLinv0.4.2

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A lightweight CLI tool to display file contents with encoding support - like cat with better encoding handling.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id WenAnLin.Cate --exact --version 0.4.2

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

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Installers · v0.4.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable	-		Direct
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 Cate.

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 Cate on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id WenAnLin.Cate --exact --version 0.4.2. winget downloads the installer from WenAnLin and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Cate silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id WenAnLin.Cate --exact 0.4.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Cate via winget?

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

Is Cate free?

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

Does Cate 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 Cate directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Cate up to date?

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