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The source update command refreshes the package index from configured sources. You can also use the refresh alias.

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Syntax

winget source update [options]

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Options

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-n, --name
string
Update specific source by name. If omitted, updates all sources.

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Examples

Update all sources: 
winget source update
Update specific source: 
winget source update --name winget
Use alias: 
winget source refresh

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Behavior

The update command:
  1. Downloads the latest package index from each source
  2. Updates local cache with new package metadata
  3. Validates index integrity
  4. Reports success or failure for each source

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Output

Updating all sources...
Updating winget...
Done
Updating msstore...
Done
For a specific source: 
Updating winget...
Done

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Automatic Updates

WinGet automatically updates sources in the background. Manual updates are typically only needed:
  • After adding a new source
  • When troubleshooting package search issues
  • To ensure latest package data before critical operations

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Update Interval

By default, WinGet checks for source updates every 24 hours. This can be configured via Group Policy:
  • Policy: SourceAutoUpdateIntervalInMinutes
  • Default: 1440 minutes (24 hours)

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Troubleshooting

If update fails: 
# Reset and update source
winget source reset --name winget --force
winget source update --name winget

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Exit Codes

  • 0 - Success
  • 0x8A150016 - Source not found
  • 0x8A150017 - Source update failed (network error, invalid data, etc.)
Source updates require network connectivity to download package indices.
Updating sources doesn’t require administrator privileges unless the source configuration requires it.

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