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Bower
A package manager for the web
Version 1.8.12 · by Twitter
Official site: bower.io
About Bower
Web sites are made of lots of things — frameworks, libraries, assets, utilities, and rainbows. Bower manages all these things for you.
## Notes
This package requires Node.js 0.10 or newer.
You can install either the [nodejs](https://chocolatey.org/packages/nodejs) or [nodejs-lts](https://chocolatey.org/packages/nodejs-lts) package.
How to install Bower
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install bower
- Open Bower once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bower free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to bower.io, the developer's official site, where Bower is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Bower?
The version listed here is 1.8.12, published /Date(1610. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Bower from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install bower. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Bower safe?
Bower downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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