command line install of .mlpkginstall
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I am looking to install arduino support across a lab of pcs I've downloaded the .mlpkginstall file but there don't appear to be any option on it. Is it possible to this or with it have to be done on every pc?
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Julia Antoniou
on 26 Jan 2018
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Hi Gareth,
To quickly install the same support package on many computers that have the same version of MATLAB, try installing the "download only" version from the Add-On Explorer, just like in the picture below.

After downloading the installation files, the folder where the installation files are stored will open. Take a look at the "readme" file in this folder to see further instructions on how you can use this one folder to install the support package on as many computers as you would like.
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Julia Antoniou
on 26 Jan 2018
Also, note that this is only an option for MATLAB R2016b and newer.
long ren
on 11 Jul 2018
I choose download only,but download fails.I use matlab r2017a.
I use matlab2018a. I downloaded vgg16.mlpkginstall file, and tried to manually install it on a second computer, but that was not possible.
I then attempted to open the .mlpkginstall file with AddOnsProductInstaller, but I received the folllowing error: "Error finding Installer class. An exception occured while looking for class."
Any thoughts on how to fix things? Is that the right executable to install .mlpkginstall?
ali baniamerian
on 5 Apr 2020
Just Run it in Matlab. open the containing forler in Matlab and double click on it..
pourya rashidi
on 5 Aug 2020
put .mlpkginstall containing folder in matlab current directory and double click on it.
Maab Fathi
on 12 Dec 2020
Edited: Maab Fathi
on 12 Dec 2020
how can i install .mlpkginstall in MATLAB R2019a??
Musfira
on 21 Jan 2024
- navigate to the directory where you installed the .mlpkginstall file (ususally downloaded from Matlab's File Exchange)
- click on the.mlpkginstall file you want to install
Like so:

Matti Kaupenjohann
on 24 Sep 2025
Edited: Matti Kaupenjohann
on 24 Sep 2025
All those Answers don't provide correct solution for the given question.
The QUESTION was command line.
As an administrator I don't want to click something in a GUI. I want and need to configure a command.
While working with mpm works fine for several packages, others seems not supported: Support Package for Parrot Drones for example.
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