> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.osdeploy.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.osdeploy.com/core-components/utilities.md).

# Utilities

Utilities are additional tools that OSDeploy downloads and uses during boot image creation. They are installed on the Windows 11 build machine and, where applicable, injected directly into WinPE.

| Component | Purpose                                             | Required | Install Method             |
| --------- | --------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------------------------- |
| 7-Zip     | Extraction and archive utility; injected into WinPE | Optional | `Install-OSDeploySoftware` |

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Use `Install-OSDeploySoftware` to install utilities. Run it without parameters to list all available components and the command to install each one.
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## Overview

Utilities complement the core ADK and driver workflows. Some utilities run only on the build machine (for example, to extract driver packs); others are injected into the WinPE image so they are available at deployment time. OSDeploy manages utility downloads and WinPE injection automatically during `Build-OSDeployBoot` and `Invoke-OSDeployMDT`.

## In This Section

* [7-Zip](/core-components/utilities/7zip.md) — Archive extraction tool installed on the build machine and injected into WinPE