GitKraken is a GUI Git client that facilitates efficient and reliable usage of Git on a desktop and offer most of the command line operations. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of GitKraken from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install GitKraken Silently
GitKraken 32-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.gitkraken.com/download/windows
- Download the GitKrakenSetup.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: GitKrakenSetup.exe -s
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the GitKraken shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | GitKraken 32-bit |
| Vendor: | Axosoft, LLC |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | GitKrakenSetup.exe -s |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%LocalAppData%\gitkraken\Update.exe" --uninstall -s |
| Download Link: | https://www.gitkraken.com/download/windows |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/gitkraken-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
GitKraken 64-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.gitkraken.com/download/windows64
- Download the GitKrakenSetup.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: GitKrakenSetup.exe -s
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the GitKraken shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | GitKraken 64-bit |
| Vendor: | Axosoft, LLC |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | GitKrakenSetup.exe -s |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%LocalAppData%\gitkraken\Update.exe" --uninstall -s |
| Download Link: | https://www.gitkraken.com/download/windows64 |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/gitkraken-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website.
How to Uninstall GitKraken Silently
Check out the GitKraken Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
GitKraken Silent Uninstall (32-bit and 64-bit)
"%LocalAppData%\gitkraken\Update.exe" --uninstall -s |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.