WiiLink Patcher (GUI)

WiiLink Patcher (GUI) 1.5.3

WiiLink Patcher GUI is a Python program built around the excellent libWiiPy to make WiiLink patching a simple process, with a streamlined graphical user interface.

  • By WiiLink24
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Jun 20, 2026
Download for Windows

About WiiLink Patcher (GUI)

WiiLink Patcher GUI is a Python program built around the excellent libWiiPy to make WiiLink patching a simple process, with a streamlined graphical user interface.

What's new in 1.5.3

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher!
This application automatically downloads and patches everything you need to get your console setup with WiiLink!

Changelog:

  • Remove "Nightly" label from version info

Launching the patcher:

System Requirements
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Operating System│Minimum Version
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Windows │Windows 10 1809
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macOS │macOS Monterey
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Linux │Ubuntu 22.04 (or equivalent)
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Tip
Don't meet these system requirements? Check out our CLI Patcher instead.

Windows:
Simply download the Windows release (onefile or zip) of your choosing, and open the exe!

macOS:
Download the macOS release for your Mac (x64 for Intel, arm64 for Apple Silicon), and extract it. Then, launch Terminal. Type in xattr -d com.apple.quarantine with a trailing space, drag the patcher app file into the terminal, and press enter. After this, you can just right click the app file and choose Open!

Linux Flatpak (recommended):

Linux executable:
Download the Linux release for your computer's architecture and extract it. Then, open a terminal, and use cd to change to the directory you extracted the patcher to. Run chmod +x WiiLinkPatcherGUI to make the patcher executable, and ./WiiLinkPatcherGUI to run it.
Tip
On some Debian and Ubuntu based distros, the patcher may fail to launch with the following error:
qt.qpa.plugin: Could not load the Qt platform plugin "xcb" in "" even though it was found.
You can resolve this by running sudo apt install libxcb-cursor-dev.

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherWiiLink24
Version1.5.3
Release date2026-06-20
LicenseMPL-2.0
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDWiiLink24.PatcherGUI

Install WiiLink Patcher (GUI) from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=WiiLink24.PatcherGUI -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=WiiLink24.PatcherGUI -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=WiiLink24.PatcherGUI -e

WiiLink Patcher (GUI) adds this command to the command line: wiilinkpatchergui.

Install WiiLink Patcher (GUI) together with other apps in one command »

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WiiLink Patcher (GUI) version history

1.1.2 Jun 25, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is WiiLink Patcher (GUI) free?

Yes. WiiLink Patcher (GUI) is free and open-source software released under the MPL-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of WiiLink Patcher (GUI)?

The latest version is 1.5.3, released on Jun 20, 2026.

Is it safe to download WiiLink Patcher (GUI)?

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 37d685b02f5bb06904043a21d25687401f751d665864ff4537baebe7b1a669bc.

Which Windows versions does WiiLink Patcher (GUI) support?

WiiLink Patcher (GUI) runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall WiiLink Patcher (GUI)?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find WiiLink Patcher (GUI) and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=WiiLink24.PatcherGUI -e.

Is there a portable version of WiiLink Patcher (GUI)?

Yes. WiiLink Patcher (GUI) is available as a portable program (WiiLinkPatcherGUI-Windows-onefile-x64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.