Install rust-analyzer with winget

Rustlang.rust-analyzer · The Rust Project Developers

Install command

winget install -e --id Rustlang.rust-analyzer

About rust-analyzer

rust-analyzer is a language server that provides IDE functionality for writing Rust programs. You can use it with any editor that supports the Language Server Protocol (VS Code, Vim, Emacs, Zed, etc).

Last updated: 1 weeks ago
Version: v2026-06-01
Publisher: The Rust Project Developers
Website: rust-analyzer.github.io
Source: winget-pkgs manifest
Download: Direct installer (.zip)
License: Apache-2.0 AND MIT
Min OS: Windows 10+
Tags: lsp lsp-server rust rust-lang

Catalog refreshed: 6/12/2026

How to install rust-analyzer

1
Make sure winget is available
Windows 11 and recent Windows 10 builds ship winget via the App Installer. Check it’s ready:
winget --version
If it’s missing, install App Installer from the Microsoft Store.
2
Open a terminal
Launch Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt.
Right-click the Start button — or press ⊞ Win + X
Disk Management
Computer Management
Terminal
Terminal (Admin)
Task Manager
Settings
Windows Terminal
PS C:\>
3
Run the install command
Installs the latest version of rust-analyzer. The -e flag matches the exact package ID.
winget install -e --id Rustlang.rust-analyzer
Windows Terminal — winget
PS C:\>
4
Silent / unattended install (optional)
For scripts or deployment, install with no prompts (works with the .zip installer):
winget install -e --id Rustlang.rust-analyzer --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements