Add not managed applications to Chocolatey

Question

Is it possible to add applications not managed by Chocolatey to Chocolatey?

When I run choco list -li I will get a list of installed apps ending with "47 applications not managed with Chocolatey".

How can I make them managed with Chocolatey?

Answer 1

What you ask for is indeed possible with Chocolatey, yet unfortunately only with a licensed edition.

See Chocolatey Synchronize Feature.

With a 'Pro' or 'Architect' license you'll be able to list all programs of Programs & Features in Chocolatey and therefore receive upgrades for those if available in any of your configured Chocolatey sources.

With a 'Business (C4B)' license you'll even be able to do the other way round - have all your Chocolatey packages listed in Programs & Features. See Compare Chocoaltey Editions for more details.

hope that helps,