About Microsoft Scout
Microsoft Scout (Frontier) is an early, experimental experience. This desktop AI app helps you get work done across your local files, browser, and Microsoft 365 surfaces while keeping sensitive actions under your control.
Microsoft Scout 0.23.578
Microsoft Scout (Frontier) is an early, experimental experience. This desktop AI app helps you get work done across your local files, browser, and Microsoft 365 surfaces while keeping sensitive action
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Proprietary
- Updated Jul 30, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Author | Microsoft |
| Version | 0.23.578 |
| Release date | 2026-07-30 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.ScoutAgent |
| Install scope | Current user |
Install Microsoft Scout from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.ScoutAgent -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.ScoutAgent -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.ScoutAgent -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"MicrosoftScout-Windows-0.23.578-x64-Setup.exe" /S /CURRENTUSER
Microsoft Scout version history
0.23.331 Jul 9, 2026
0.22.333 Jun 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Scout free?
Microsoft Scout is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Scout?
The latest version is 0.23.578, released on Jul 30, 2026.
Is it safe to download Microsoft Scout?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 9a4df7c432384bfeb0137d2f1414627eeda64e090fca4f279dff3a31622436bd.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft Scout support?
Microsoft Scout runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I install Microsoft Scout silently?
Run the offline installer with "MicrosoftScout-Windows-0.23.578-x64-Setup.exe" /S /CURRENTUSER, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.ScoutAgent -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Scout?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Scout and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.ScoutAgent -e.
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