PatchShepherd

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What PatchShepherd is

PatchShepherd brings software updates from several package managers into one Windows dashboard. It can scan and review apps from WinGet, Microsoft Store, Chocolatey, Scoop, PowerShell Gallery, .NET global tools, npm, and pip; Windows Update scanning is available when enabled. The dashboard shows a health ring and package statistics, with shortcuts to update all apps, view installed software, check history, and open settings. Installed apps appear alongside their latest available versions, and the app supports bulk updates and bulk uninstall. Its searchable history records updates, installs, and removals, including each action’s source and result. Users can schedule background scans, choose from 10 themes and 20 languages, and use right-to-left language support. The maker says the app has no account, cloud sync, required telemetry, analytics, or crash reporting, and keeps its inventory and activity data on the PC. It is distributed through the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and newer. Installing updates or removing software through the package managers requires administrator rights. The free plan includes every feature, with no subscription, paid upgrade, or license check.

Who it suits

PatchShepherd suits Windows users who want a single place to review and update apps managed by several package sources, or to remove multiple apps together. Its scheduled scans, language options, and local data storage may also suit people who want those controls on a Windows PC.

What it does well

Combines updates from WinGet, Store apps, Chocolatey, Scoop, and other sources.
Shows installed apps beside their latest available versions.
Supports bulk updates and bulk uninstall.
Scheduled background scans and searchable action history are included.
Offers 10 themes, 20 languages, and right-to-left language support.
Every feature is included in the free plan.

What to know first

Windows only; there is no Mac, iPhone, or iPad version.
Installing updates and removing software require administrator rights.
Feedback diagnostics include a log attachment checked by default.

Limits

The free plan includes every feature, with no subscription, paid upgrade, or license check. Installing updates and removing software through the package managers requires administrator rights.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Every feature included · No subscription · No paid upgrade · No license check	Free

As roxykovu.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the PatchShepherd page at https://www.roxykovu.com/patchshepherd/.
Get the Windows app through the Microsoft Store; it is available for Windows 10 and newer.
Run the app with administrator rights when installing updates or removing software.
Review the package sources and enable Windows Update scanning if you want it included.
Choose scan scheduling, theme, and language settings as needed.

Verdict

Choose PatchShepherd if you use Windows and want to manage updates from multiple package managers in one dashboard at no cost. Its broad source list and scheduled scans are useful reasons to consider it. Look elsewhere if you need a version for Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Questions

How much does PatchShepherd cost?

The Free plan costs nothing. It has no subscription, paid upgrade, or license check.

Is there a free trial?

No. PatchShepherd has a free plan, and a free trial is not offered.

Which platforms does it support?

PatchShepherd is for Windows and is available through the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and newer. The maker says there is no Mac, iPhone, or iPad version.

Which software sources can it scan?

It supports WinGet and Microsoft Store apps, Chocolatey, Scoop, PowerShell Gallery, .NET global tools, npm, and pip. Windows Update can also be scanned when enabled.

Does PatchShepherd require an account or cloud sync?

The maker says it has no account, cloud sync, required telemetry, analytics, or crash reporting, and keeps scanned inventory and activity data on the PC.

Does it need administrator rights?

Yes. Administrator rights are required to install updates and remove software through the package managers it drives.

Facts from PatchShepherd's own pages

Administrator rights: PatchShepherd requires administrator rights to install updates and remove software through the package managers it drives. · roxykovu.com, 8 Oct 2026
Dashboard: The dashboard shows a health ring and package statistics, with shortcuts to Update All, Installed, History, and Settings. · roxykovu.com, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA · roxykovu.com, 28 Sept 2026
History: Its searchable history records updates, installs, and uninstalls with the source and result for each. · roxykovu.com, 8 Oct 2026
Inventory and uninstall: It lists installed apps alongside their latest available versions and supports bulk uninstall. · roxykovu.com, 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, 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, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
Scheduling and customization: It offers scheduled background scans, 10 themes, 20 languages, and right-to-left language support. · roxykovu.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: RoxyKovu says it typically responds to support inquiries within one to two business days. · roxykovu.com, 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, 8 Oct 2026

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