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content/en/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl-windows.md

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The following methods exist for installing kubectl on Windows:
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- [Install kubectl binary with curl on Windows](#install-kubectl-binary-with-curl-on-windows)
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- [Install kubectl binary on Windows (via direct download or curl)](#install-kubectl-binary-on-windows-via-direct-download-or-curl)
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- [Install on Windows using Chocolatey, Scoop, or winget](#install-nonstandard-package-tools)
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### Install kubectl binary with curl on Windows
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### Install kubectl binary on Windows (via direct download or curl)
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1. Download the latest {{< skew currentVersion >}} patch release:
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[kubectl {{< skew currentPatchVersion >}}](https://dl.k8s.io/release/v{{< skew currentPatchVersion >}}/bin/windows/amd64/kubectl.exe).
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1. You have two options for installing kubectl on your Windows device
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Or if you have `curl` installed, use this command:
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- Direct download:
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Download the latest {{< skew currentVersion >}} patch release binary directly for your specific architecture by visiting the [Kubernetes release page](https://kubernetes.io/releases/download/#binaries). Be sure to select the correct binary for your architecture (e.g., amd64, arm64, etc.).
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- Using curl:
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```powershell
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curl.exe -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/v{{< skew currentPatchVersion >}}/bin/windows/amd64/kubectl.exe"
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```
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If you have `curl` installed, use this command:
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```powershell
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curl.exe -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/v{{< skew currentPatchVersion >}}/bin/windows/amd64/kubectl.exe"
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```
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{{< note >}}
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To find out the latest stable version (for example, for scripting), take a look at

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