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PatchShepherd
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
What it is
PatchShepherd is a free Windows dashboard for scanning, reviewing, and updating applications 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 available when enabled. The dashboard shows a health ring, package statistics, and shortcuts for Update All, Installed, History, and Settings. Installed apps appear beside their latest available versions, and bulk uninstall is supported. Searchable history records updates, installs, and uninstalls with their source and result. Scheduled background scans, 10 themes, 20 languages, and right-to-left language support are included. The maker says no account, cloud sync, required telemetry, analytics, or crash reporting are used, with inventory and activity data kept on the PC. Feedback can include a random installation identifier and diagnostic log. Administrator rights are required for updates and removals.
For and against
For
- Supports multiple package managers
- Bulk app updates and uninstall
- Scheduled background scans
- Searchable update, install, and uninstall history
- Free plan includes every feature
Against
- Windows-only
- Requires administrator rights for updates and removals
- Feedback diagnostics can list detected applications
- Optional AI access can expose update data locally
The verdict
PatchShepherd gives Windows users a free, local dashboard for cross-source updates, scheduling, history, and removal. Its Windows-only availability, administrator requirement, and feedback diagnostics are the main limits to consider.
Who it suits
PatchShepherd suits Windows users who want scheduled scans, bulk updates, and one dashboard for several package sources. It is not offered for Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
Plans and prices
Free
Every feature included · No subscription · No paid upgrade · No license check
Read 8 Oct 2026 · roxykovu.com
On the record
- Administrator rights
- PatchShepherd requires administrator rights to install updates and remove software through the package managers it drives.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Dashboard
- The dashboard shows a health ring and package statistics, with shortcuts to Update All, Installed, History, and Settings.roxykovu.com · read 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.roxykovu.com · read 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.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- History
- Its searchable history records updates, installs, and uninstalls with the source and result for each.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Inventory and uninstall
- It lists installed apps alongside their latest available versions and supports bulk uninstall.roxykovu.com · read 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.roxykovu.com · read 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.roxykovu.com · read 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.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PatchShepherd combines software updates from package managers in one Windows dashboard so users can scan, review, and update apps together.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Scheduling and customization
- It offers scheduled background scans, 10 themes, 20 languages, and right-to-left language support.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- RoxyKovu says it typically responds to support inquiries within one to two business days.roxykovu.com · read 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.roxykovu.com · read 8 Oct 2026
