About CoolWSL
CoolWSL is a Windows 11 desktop app for inspecting WSL distro state, viewing diagnostics and logs, and performing common WSL management tasks without memorizing command flags.
CoolWSL 1.0.5
Desktop app for managing WSL distros and diagnostics on Windows 11.
- By CoolWSL
- Open Source
Technical details
| Publisher | CoolWSL |
|---|---|
| Author | tomcoolpxl |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL |
| Admin rights | Required |
| Install scope | All users |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.10 |
Install CoolWSL from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "CoolWSL-1.0.5-win-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {5CD1B2D5-7EFF-4814-92B3-F218A7A8286D} /quiet
CoolWSL version history
1.0.4
Frequently asked questions
Is CoolWSL free?
Yes. CoolWSL is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of CoolWSL?
The latest version is 1.0.5.
Is it safe to download CoolWSL?
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 cf55a1e5b2d7424106fc260be66d5af633620935e5851ff92e70598e76291828.
Which Windows versions does CoolWSL support?
CoolWSL runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install CoolWSL silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "CoolWSL-1.0.5-win-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL -e --silent.
How do I uninstall CoolWSL?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find CoolWSL and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL -e.
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