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UniGetUI 3.2
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What you need: Windows 10 or 11
UniGetUI lets you install and update thousands of programs using package managers. These download the latest versions of software directly from the developers without any bundled junk – the most popular being the Windows Package Manager, better known as WinGet.
This major update makes several improvements to UniGetUI’s interface, making it easier to use. You can now switch between viewing a list of packages and a grid or tiled layout. Not only do these layouts look better, but they also help you identify programs instantly from their logos (where available).
UniGetUI has added a Back button to the top-left corner of its main window to speed up navigation. It has also streamlined its code so the program takes up less disk space, uses less memory and is faster to load.
The Settings screen has been redesigned to reduce clutter and make finding and tweaking options much easier. Previously, the settings were stacked in one long list, but now each section opens in its own page. UniGetUI has also replaced the tick boxes for individual settings with On/Off toggle switches.
Another change is to the Filters panel on the left-hand side of the interface. This lets you filter the packages you search for, or any you have installed, by source (such as WinGet or Chocolatey), name or ID, and filter your searches – for example to differentiate between upper and lowercase characters. Recognising that not everyone needs these options, UniGetUI now lets you hide the panel by clicking the Filters button, and conceals it automatically when you reduce the window size.