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PatchShepherd

PatchShepherd is a Windows dashboard for scanning, reviewing, and updating software from multiple package managers.

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#21 of 29
Score
5.9
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What PatchShepherd is

PatchShepherd is a Windows dashboard for scanning, reviewing, and updating software from multiple package managers. It supports WinGet and Microsoft Store apps, Chocolatey, Scoop, PowerShell Gallery, .NET global tools, npm, and pip; Windows Update scanning is also available if enabled. The dashboard shows a health ring and package statistics, with shortcuts for updating all apps, viewing installed software, history, and settings. It lists installed apps beside their latest available versions, supports bulk uninstall, and keeps searchable records of updates, installs, and uninstalls with their source and result. Scheduled background scans, 10 themes, 20 languages, and right-to-left language support are included. PatchShepherd is free, with every feature included and no subscription, paid upgrade, or license check. The maker says scanned inventory, updates, history, settings, and activity log remain on the PC, with no account, cloud sync, required telemetry, analytics, or crash reporting. Installing updates or removing software requires administrator rights. It is available through the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and newer, with no Mac, iPhone, or iPad version.

Good

  • Free with every feature included.
  • Supports multiple package managers and Windows Update scanning.
  • Offers scheduled background scans and bulk uninstall.
  • Keeps searchable update, install, and uninstall history.

Watch out

  • Windows only; no Mac, iPhone, or iPad version.
  • Administrator rights are required for updates and removals.
  • Feedback can include a diagnostic log listing apps and activity.

Who it suits

PatchShepherd suits Windows users who want to review and update apps from several package managers in one dashboard. It is not a fit for users seeking a Mac, iPhone, or iPad version.

Verdict

PatchShepherd offers a free Windows tool for reviewing and updating apps from several sources, with scheduled scans and searchable history. Users should account for its Windows-only availability and administrator requirement for software changes.

Plans and prices

From PatchShepherd's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeEvery feature included · No subscription · No paid upgrade · No license check

The facts

Each one read from PatchShepherd's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Administrator rights
PatchShepherd requires administrator rights to install updates and remove software through the package managers it drives.checked 8 Oct 2026
Dashboard
The dashboard shows a health ring and package statistics, with shortcuts to Update All, Installed, History, and Settings.checked 8 Oct 2026
Data sent
If users send feedback, it includes their message, a random installation identifier, app and Windows versions, and timestamp; the diagnostic log attachment is checked by default and lists detected applications and recent app activity.checked 8 Oct 2026
Distribution and system
PatchShepherd is available through the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and newer; the maker says there is no Mac, iPhone, or iPad version.checked 8 Oct 2026
History
Its searchable history records updates, installs, and uninstalls with the source and result for each.checked 8 Oct 2026
Inventory and uninstall
It lists installed apps alongside their latest available versions and supports bulk uninstall.checked 8 Oct 2026
Local privacy
The maker says the app has no account, cloud sync, required telemetry, analytics, or crash reporting, and keeps scanned inventory, updates, health scores, history, settings, and activity log on the PC.checked 8 Oct 2026
Network behavior
During scans, .NET tool version lookups send package names to nuget.org, while package managers contact their own repositories directly; enabling Windows Update scanning contacts Microsoft.checked 8 Oct 2026
Optional AI access
An option, off by default, can expose the update list, installed software, and update history to an AI assistant running on the same PC.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
PatchShepherd combines software updates from package managers in one Windows dashboard so users can scan, review, and update apps together.checked 8 Oct 2026
Scheduling and customization
It offers scheduled background scans, 10 themes, 20 languages, and right-to-left language support.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support
RoxyKovu says it typically responds to support inquiries within one to two business days.checked 8 Oct 2026
Update sources
It supports WinGet and Microsoft Store apps, Chocolatey, Scoop, PowerShell Gallery, .NET global tools, npm, and pip, and can scan Windows Update if enabled.checked 8 Oct 2026

The company

Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026

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