eksctl is licensed under Apache License 2.0.

eksctl 0.226.0 — Install via Winget

Install with winget

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

winget install eksctl.eksctl

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3Follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation

About eksctl

eksctl is a simple CLI tool for creating clusters on EKS - Amazon's new managed Kubernetes service for EC2. It is written in Go, and uses CloudFormation.

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Advanced Install Options

Install (latest)winget install eksctl.eksctl

Install (pinned version)winget install --id eksctl.eksctl -e --version 0.226.0

Upgradewinget upgrade eksctl.eksctl

Uninstallwinget uninstall eksctl.eksctl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install eksctl using winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run: winget install eksctl.eksctl. Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

What is eksctl?

The official CLI for Amazon EKS

Is eksctl free to use?

eksctl is distributed under the Apache License 2.0 license. Check the publisher’s site for full licensing details.

How do I update eksctl with winget?

Run winget upgrade eksctl.eksctl in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to upgrade to the latest available version.

How do I uninstall eksctl?

Run winget uninstall eksctl.eksctl to remove eksctl from your system.