About install-nothing
A terminal application that simulates installing things but doesn't actually install anything.
install-nothing 0.5.0
A terminal application that simulates installing things but doesn't actually install anything.
- By buyukakyuz
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Dec 17, 2025
Technical details
| Publisher | buyukakyuz |
|---|---|
| Author | Kerim Buyukakyuz |
| Version | 0.5.0 |
| Release date | 2025-12-17 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | buyukakyuz.install-nothing |
Install install-nothing from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=buyukakyuz.install-nothing -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=buyukakyuz.install-nothing -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=buyukakyuz.install-nothing -e
install-nothing adds this command to the command line: install-nothing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is install-nothing free?
Yes. install-nothing is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of install-nothing?
The latest version is 0.5.0, released on Dec 17, 2025.
Is it safe to download install-nothing?
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 312ff862e1fa405eaa576bd49b0cd3ab8b5a58234fe57b8e36c909c40fc8c229.
Which Windows versions does install-nothing support?
install-nothing runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall install-nothing?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find install-nothing and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=buyukakyuz.install-nothing -e.
Is there a portable version of install-nothing?
Yes. install-nothing is available as a portable program (install-nothing-windows-x86_64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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