gsudo

by Gerardo Grignoli

The missing piece in Windows. Cherry-pick which commands to elevate with just one keyword.

v2.6.1 MIT wix x64

Install with winget

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

winget install gerardog.gsudo

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1Open PowerShell or Command Prompt
2Paste and run the command above
3Follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation

About gsudo

gsudo is a sudo equivalent for Windows, with a similar user-experience as the original Unix/Linux sudo. Allows you to run a command (or re-launch your current shell) with elevated permissions, in the current console window or a new one.

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Advanced Install Options

Install (latest)winget install gerardog.gsudo
Install (pinned version)winget install --id gerardog.gsudo -e --version 2.6.1
Upgradewinget upgrade gerardog.gsudo
Uninstallwinget uninstall gerardog.gsudo

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install gsudo using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run: winget install gerardog.gsudo. Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
What is gsudo?
The missing piece in Windows. Cherry-pick which commands to elevate with just one keyword.
Is gsudo free to use?
gsudo is distributed under the MIT license. Check the publisher’s site for full licensing details.
How do I update gsudo with winget?
Run winget upgrade gerardog.gsudo in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to upgrade to the latest available version.
How do I uninstall gsudo?
Run winget uninstall gerardog.gsudo to remove gsudo from your system.