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Install WinNGS STAR with winget

WinNGS.STAR · WinNGS

Install command

winget install -e --id WinNGS.STAR

About WinNGS STAR

Community Windows build of the STAR RNA-seq aligner.

Version
v2.7.11b
Publisher
WinNGS
Website
github.com
License
MIT
Min OS
Windows 10+
Catalog refreshed: 6/12/2026

How to install WinNGS STAR

  1. 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. 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. 3
    Run the install command
    Installs the latest version of WinNGS STAR. The -e flag matches the exact package ID.
    winget install -e --id WinNGS.STAR
    Windows Terminal — winget
    PS C:\>
  4. 4
    Silent / unattended install (optional)
    For scripts or deployment, install with no prompts (works with the .msi installer):
    winget install -e --id WinNGS.STAR --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements

Other commands

Upgradewinget upgrade -e --id WinNGS.STAR
Uninstallwinget uninstall -e --id WinNGS.STAR
Show detailswinget show -e --id WinNGS.STAR

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