I'm running into a wall trying to retrieve a list of Windows updates through an API in 2025, and it's really frustrating. I'm fed up with Microsoft and their clunky solutions. Here's what I've tried:
- WSUS is deprecated and feels outdated, plus it's tied to C#—definitely not what I need.
- The Azure Graph API is still in beta for Windows Updates, but every time I try to test it, I hit a wall with permission errors. Using my personal account, I get a 403, and with my corporate one, it's just an unknown error. Classic Microsoft frustration!
- WUfB seems too vague, and I'm not sure if it'll work for my situation.
I just want a straightforward way to and get a list of updates for Windows 10/11 through an API without relying on a ton of proprietary tools. Are there any alternatives that won't tie me to Intune or similar options?
3 Answers
Honestly, why not just use Intune with WUfB? It offers reporting features that could easily give you the update overview you want. I get clear tables showing machines missing updates. You might not care exactly which updates are missing, but it’s a straightforward way to manage them.
I get your frustration! But many systems around the world already manage updates without needing a dedicated API. Maybe look into downloading updates directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog? If you're just looking to execute commands on per-machine updates, consider using the PSWindowsUpdate PowerShell module. A community solution might serve you better than trying to recreate WSUS on Linux—it’s a lot to handle!
Have you checked out the Microsoft portal client? You might find it useful for managing deployments and getting the information you need. It requires some effort but seems like a step in the right direction.
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