By Patrick O’Rourke
Publication Date: 2026-02-12 22:17:00
Summary
- Microsoft has released a command-line version of the Microsoft Store that can install, update, and uninstall apps with simple text commands.
- Microsoft Store Command-Line Interface uses straightforward commands like “store browse-app” and “store install” to manage apps.
- You need to have the Microsoft Store installed for these commands to work.
I like a straightforward, simple app store that makes finding and downloading apps easy, but the number of times the Microsoft Store has outright crashed or locked up on my Windows 11 PC, especially when updating apps, is getting a bit out of hand. Thankfully, Microsoft is offering an alternative…
