Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online 1.6.1

Nintendo Switch app APIs

  • By Samuel Elliott
  • Open Source
Download for Windows

About Nintendo Switch Online

JavaScript library and command line and Electron app for accessing the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app APIs. Show your Nintendo Switch presence in Discord, get friend notifications on desktop, and download and access SplatNet 2, NookLink, SplatNet 3 and Parental Controls data.

Technical details

PublisherSamuel Elliott
Authorsamuelthomas2774
Version1.6.1
LicenseAGPL-3.0
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex64
Package IDSamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline
Install scopeCurrent user

Install Nintendo Switch Online from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Nintendo.Switch.Online.Setup.1.6.1.exe" /S

Nintendo Switch Online adds this command to the command line: nxapi.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nintendo Switch Online free?

Yes. Nintendo Switch Online is free and open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license.

What is the latest version of Nintendo Switch Online?

The latest version is 1.6.1.

Is it safe to download Nintendo Switch Online?

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 7f8cb3b1b41408797d983354184c2d44af3a8839df0a91ec94631647b34f10a6.

Which Windows versions does Nintendo Switch Online support?

Nintendo Switch Online runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Nintendo Switch Online silently?

Run the offline installer with "Nintendo.Switch.Online.Setup.1.6.1.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Nintendo Switch Online?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Nintendo Switch Online and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SamuelElliott.NintendoSwitchOnline -e.