Chocolatey : Windows Package Manager Software
Chocolatey: Windows Package Manager Software Overview
An excerpt from a Wikipedia article focused on Chocolatey, a command-line package manager designed for Microsoft Windows. This software leverages NuGet infrastructure and PowerShell to facilitate the installation and downloading of other software on a machine level. The source details Chocolatey’s development history, including its initial release in 2011 and its stable and preview releases. Additionally, the article notes that Microsoft’s PackageManagement (formerly OneGet) was pre-configured to interact with the Chocolatey repository, highlighting its significance in the package management ecosystem. Finally, the text provides references, external links, and a list of related package managers.