Exciting News: Chocolatey For Automate 3.7 Release!

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Chocolatey for Automate 3.7 now available.


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We're thrilled to announce the release of Chocolatey For Automate 3.7! This latest version retains all the fantastic features of 3.6 and introduces support for WinGet, providing you with an alternative package manager.

Chocolatey vs. WinGet: A Comparison

Platform Support: Chocolatey: Windows WinGet: Windows 10, 11, Server 2025

Installation: Chocolatey: Via command line or PowerShell WinGet: Via command line

Package Management: Chocolatey: Comprehensive package management WinGet: Command line tool for discovery, install, upgrade, remove, configure

Integration: Chocolatey: Integrates with SCCM, Puppet, Chef WinGet: Part of Windows App Installer

Security: Chocolatey: Uses SHA256 hash validation WinGet: Includes Smart Screen, static analysis, SHA256 hash validation

Benefits of Using Chocolatey and WinGet

Chocolatey:

Versatility: Integrates with various configuration management tools like SCCM, Puppet, and Chef.

Comprehensive Management: Manages software deployments, installations, upgrades, and uninstallations.

Security: Ensures packages are validated and secure.

WinGet:

Ease of Use: Simple command line tool for discovering, installing, upgrading, removing, and configuring applications.

Built-in Security: Includes Smart Screen, static analysis, and SHA256 hash validation to prevent malicious packages.

Windows Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Windows App Installer and supports modern Windows versions.

With the addition of WinGet support in Chocolatey For Automate 3.7, you now have more flexibility and options for managing your software packages. Whether you prefer the comprehensive features of Chocolatey or the streamlined approach of WinGet, we've got you covered!