How do I update Positron with winget?

Run winget upgrade Posit.Positron in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update Positron to the latest available version.

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Positron

Version 2026.05.1 • Posit Software, PBC

What is Positron? - A next-generation data science IDE built by Posit PBC - An extensible, polyglot tool for writing code and exploring data - A familiar environment for reproducible authoring and publishing

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Package Info

Package ID:	Posit.Positron
Version:	2026.05.1
Publisher:	Posit Software, PBC
License:	Elastic-2.0
Installer:	inno
Arch:	x64

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winget install Posit.Positron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I install Positron using winget?

A: Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run: winget install Posit.Positron. Winget is pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

Q: What is Positron?

A: A next-generation data science IDE

Q: Is Positron free to use?

A: Positron is distributed under the Elastic-2.0 license. Check the publisher's website for complete licensing terms before commercial use.

Q: How do I update Positron after installing?

A: Run winget upgrade Posit.Positron in Windows Terminal or PowerShell. You can also run winget upgrade --all to update all installed packages at once.

Q: How do I uninstall Positron?

A: Run winget uninstall Posit.Positron in Windows Terminal or PowerShell, or use the Windows Settings app under Apps & Features.

Q: What Windows versions support Positron?

A: Positron v2026.05.1 targets x64 architecture and generally supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. Check the publisher's documentation for specific minimum requirements.

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