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OmniGet is a unified command-line wrapper for the Windows package managers WinGet and Scoop, published by Pranav-Nexus. The software is currently at version 1.0.6, with a total of three versions released to date. Its purpose is to consolidate package management on Windows into a single consistent interface, removing the need for users to remember the differing syntax and command structures of separate tools. Through OmniGet, users can install, update, search, and manage packages across both WinGet and Scoop without switching between the two managers or learning each one's individual commands. A central feature of the tool is its automatic detection capability: OmniGet identifies which package managers are installed on the system and routes commands accordingly, ensuring that operations are directed to the appropriate backend without manual configuration. This makes it particularly useful for developers, system administrators, and power users who regularly work with software from multiple package sources and want a streamlined workflow. Typical use cases include installing new applications, keeping existing packages up to date, searching for available software across both repositories, and performing general package maintenance tasks from one place. Falling within the package management and command-line utilities category, OmniGet addresses the fragmentation that can occur when Windows environments rely on more than one package manager, each with its own conventions. By presenting a unified layer over WinGet and Scoop, the tool reduces friction in everyday software management and simplifies scripting or automation scenarios in which consistent commands are preferable. As a lightweight wrapper rather than a replacement package manager, OmniGet depends on the presence of the underlying tools it orchestrates, leveraging their existing repositories and functionality while standardizing the user-facing experience. With version 1.0.6 representing the latest of its three released versions, OmniGet continues to serve as a practical solution for unified Windows package management.
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