winetricks

Start a graphical setup at the default Wine location

$ winetricks

$ WINEPREFIX=[path/to/wine_directory] winetricks

$ winetricks [package]

winetricks [options] [verb...]

winetricks is a helper script to download and install various redistributable runtime libraries and settings needed to run Windows programs under Wine. It automates the installation of components like DirectX, Visual C++ runtimes, fonts, and .NET Framework.
The tool provides both a graphical interface and command-line operation. It can install multiple components at once and handles dependencies automatically. Each installation can be done in a specific Wine prefix.

verb

Package, font, or setting to install/configure

Start graphical interface

Force installation even if already installed

Don't show prompts during installation

Don't install in isolated environment

Verify installation after completion

List available verbs

List packages that can be downloaded

List verbs in specific category

Environment variable to specify Wine prefix

Some components require accepting license agreements even in unattended mode. Downloaded files are cached in ~/.cache/winetricks. Some verbs require an internet connection to download components from Microsoft or other sources.

Created by Dan Kegel and released in 2007 as a shell script to automate common Wine setup tasks. Became an essential companion tool for Wine users, reducing the complexity of configuring Windows applications. Now maintained by the Wine community.

wine(1), winecfg(1)