// install via winget
Command Prompt & PowerShell
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winget install eksctl.eksctl
// direct download
Download Installer// 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.
// frequently asked questions
How do I install eksctl using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:
winget install eksctl.eksctl. Winget ships with Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11 — no additional install needed.What is eksctl?
The official CLI for Amazon EKS
Is eksctl free to download?
eksctl is distributed under the Apache License 2.0 license. Use the winget command above or click the download button to get the installer directly from the publisher.
How do I update eksctl with winget?
Run
winget upgrade eksctl.eksctl in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update eksctl to the latest available version.What architecture does eksctl support?
The listed installer targets the x64 architecture. See the publisher’s documentation for full compatibility details.