About AdGuard DNS CLI
A lightweight DNS client for AdGuard DNS. It operates as a DNS server that forwards DNS requests to the corresponding upstream resolvers.
AdGuard DNS CLI 0.1.1
A lightweight DNS client for AdGuard DNS. It operates as a DNS server that forwards DNS requests to the corresponding upstream resolvers.
- By Adguard Software Limited
- Open Source
- Updated Feb 12, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Adguard Software Limited |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Release date | 2026-02-12 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | wix, zip |
| Architecture | x64, x86, arm64 |
| Package ID | AdGuard.AdGuardDNSCLI |
Install AdGuard DNS CLI from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=AdGuard.AdGuardDNSCLI -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=AdGuard.AdGuardDNSCLI -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=AdGuard.AdGuardDNSCLI -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "AdGuardDNSCLI_windows_amd64.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {941C5942-5C4F-4FEC-86DF-B2FAD4AB5448} /quiet
Frequently asked questions
Is AdGuard DNS CLI free?
Yes. AdGuard DNS CLI is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of AdGuard DNS CLI?
The latest version is 0.1.1, released on Feb 12, 2026.
Is it safe to download AdGuard DNS CLI?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 5f263d98b61e36c6e2f8389ad0170fe067cead5b3900ad930b61aec36e71df66.
Which Windows versions does AdGuard DNS CLI support?
AdGuard DNS CLI runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM64 systems.
How do I install AdGuard DNS CLI silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "AdGuardDNSCLI_windows_amd64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=AdGuard.AdGuardDNSCLI -e --silent.
How do I uninstall AdGuard DNS CLI?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find AdGuard DNS CLI and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=AdGuard.AdGuardDNSCLI -e.
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