Winstall now lets you quickly install packs of apps

Winstall Packs (Image credit: Mehedi Hassan)

What you need to know

Winstall now allows you to install packs of apps.
Winstall allows you to easily install Windows Package Manager apps.
You can create your own packs of apps or install apps from featured lists.

Packs can be used to create collections of apps, such as apps for working from home or keeping yourself entertained. Winstall has several featured collections, including packs for school, gaming, and for developing apps.

When browsing through a featured pack, you don't have to install every app within it. Instead, you can select five or more applications to install. For example, if I performed a clean install on my PC, I could jump into the "Get work done from home" pack and select to install Microsoft Teams, Slack, ShareX, Microsoft Edge, and Discord. To install your selected apps, you can run a PowerShell script or download a .bat file.

If you create your own pack of apps that you like, you can share it with the community.

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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