diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish-release-packages.yaml b/.github/workflows/publish-release-packages.yaml
index 5c4d0cf04..fe9216c7e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish-release-packages.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish-release-packages.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: Publish packages to public repositories
 on:
   workflow_call:
     inputs:
-      wheelArtifactName:
+      artifactName:
         required: true
         type: string
         description: "The github artifact holding the wheel file which will be published"
@@ -16,11 +16,6 @@ on:
         default: true
         type: boolean
         description: "Publish to brew repository"
-      do_chocolatey:
-        required: false
-        default: true
-        type: boolean
-        description: "Publish to Chocolatey repository"
       do_snap:
         required: false
         default: true
@@ -31,32 +26,6 @@ on:
         default: true
         type: boolean
         description: "Publish to Winget repository"
-  workflow_dispatch:
-    inputs:
-      release_version:
-        required: true
-        type: string
-        description: "The release version that will be published (e.g. 0.1.0). Note this is not the tag version."
-      do_brew:
-        required: false
-        default: true
-        type: boolean
-        description: "Publish to brew repository"
-      do_chocolatey:
-        required: false
-        default: true
-        type: boolean
-        description: "Publish to Chocolatey repository"
-      do_winget:
-        required: false
-        default: true
-        type: boolean
-        description: "Publish to Winget repository"
-      do_snap:
-        required: false
-        default: true
-        type: boolean
-        description: "Publish to snap repository"
 
 jobs:
   publish-brew:
@@ -66,84 +35,24 @@ jobs:
       - name: Checkout source code
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
-      # Download either via release or provided artifact
       - name: Download wheel from release
-        if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' }}
         run: gh release download v${{ inputs.release_version }} --pattern "*.whl" --dir dist
         env:
           GH_TOKEN: ${{ github.token }}
 
-      - name: Download wheel from artifact
-        if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_call' }}
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: ${{ inputs.wheelArtifactName }}
-          path: dist
-
-      - name: Download macOS binary from release
-        if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' }}
-        run: gh release download ${{ inputs.release }} --pattern "*-brew.tar.gz" --dir dist
+      - name: Download binary artifact from release
+        run: gh release download v${{ inputs.release_version }} --pattern "*-brew.tar.gz" --dir dist
         env:
           GH_TOKEN: ${{ github.token }}
 
-      - name: Download macOS binary from artifact
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
-        if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_call' }}
-        with:
-          name: ${{ inputs.binaryArtifactName }}
-          path: dist
-
       - name: Set Git user as GitHub actions
         run: git config --global user.email "actions@github.com" && git config --global user.name "github-actions"
 
-      - name: ls dist folder
-        run: ls -la dist
-
       - name: Update homebrew cask
         run: scripts/update-brew-cask.sh "dist/algokit*-py3-none-any.whl" "dist/algokit*-macos_arm64-brew.tar.gz" "dist/algokit*-macos_x64-brew.tar.gz" "algorandfoundation/homebrew-tap"
         env:
           TAP_GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.TAP_GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
-  publish-chocolatey:
-    runs-on: windows-latest
-    if: ${{ inputs.do_chocolatey }}
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout source code
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      # Download either via release or provided artifact
-      - name: Download release
-        if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' }}
-        run: gh release download v${{ inputs.release_version }} --pattern "*.whl" --dir dist
-        env:
-          GH_TOKEN: ${{ github.token }}
-
-      - name: Download artifact
-        if: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_call' }}
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: ${{ inputs.artifactName }}
-          path: dist
-
-      - name: Update chocolatey files
-        id: update_chocolatey_files
-        run: scripts/update-chocolatey-package.ps1
-
-      - name: Build package
-        uses: crazy-max/ghaction-chocolatey@v2
-        with:
-          args: pack --version ${{ steps.update_chocolatey_files.outputs.version }} .\scripts\chocolatey\algokit\algokit.nuspec
-
-      - name: Set API key
-        uses: crazy-max/ghaction-chocolatey@v2
-        with:
-          args: apikey --api-key ${{ secrets.CHOCOLATEY_API_KEY }} -source https://push.chocolatey.org/
-
-      - name: Push package
-        uses: crazy-max/ghaction-chocolatey@v2
-        with:
-          args: push --source https://push.chocolatey.org/
-
   publish-winget:
     runs-on: windows-latest
     if: ${{ inputs.do_winget }}
diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
index 3fadb5761..21e835a71 100644
--- a/.pre-commit-config.yaml
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ repos:
         additional_dependencies: []
         minimum_pre_commit_version: "0"
         files: "^(src|tests)/"
+        exclude: "^src/algokit/core/_vendor/"
       - id: mypy
         name: mypy
         description: "`mypy` will check Python types for correctness"
@@ -32,3 +33,4 @@ repos:
         additional_dependencies: []
         minimum_pre_commit_version: "2.9.2"
         files: "^(src|tests)/"
+        exclude: "^src/algokit/core/_vendor/"
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5a41641a5..8879525d0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -86,18 +86,23 @@ This is an open source project managed by the Algorand Foundation. See the [cont
 
 The key required dependency is Python 3.10+, but some of the installation options below will install that for you. We recommend using Python 3.12+, as the `algokit compile python` command requires this version.
 
-AlgoKit also has some runtime dependencies that also need to be available for particular commands.
-
 > **Note**
-> You can still install and use AlgoKit without these dependencies and AlgoKit will tell you if you are missing one for a given command.
+> You can still install and use AlgoKit without these dependencies, and AlgoKit will tell you if you are missing one for a given command.
 
 - **Git**: Essential for creating and updating projects from templates. Installation guide available at [Git Installation](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git).
 - **Docker**: Necessary for running the AlgoKit LocalNet environment. Docker Compose version 2.5.0 or higher is required. See [Docker Installation](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/).
 - **Node.js**: For those working on frontend templates or building contracts using TEALScript. **Minimum required versions are Node.js `v18` and npm `v9`**. Instructions can be found at [Node.js Installation](https://nodejs.org/en/download/).
 
+> **Note**
+> If you have previously installed AlgoKit using `pipx` and would like to switch to a different installation method, please ensure that
+> you first uninstall the existing version by running `pipx uninstall algokit`. Once uninstalled, you can follow the installation instructions for your preferred platform.
+
 ## Cross-platform installation
 
-AlgoKit can be installed using OS specific package managers, or using the python tool [pipx](https://pypa.github.io/pipx/) see below for specific installation instructions.
+AlgoKit can be installed using OS specific package managers, or using the python tool [pipx](https://pypa.github.io/pipx/).
+See below for specific installation instructions.
+
+### Installation Methods
 
 - [Windows](#install-algokit-on-windows)
 - [Mac](#install-algokit-on-mac)
@@ -107,36 +112,22 @@ AlgoKit can be installed using OS specific package managers, or using the python
 ## Install AlgoKit on Windows
 
 > **Note**
-> This method will install the most recent python3 version [via winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/). If you already have python 3.10+ installed, you may [prefer to use pipx directly instead](#install-algokit-with-pipx-on-any-os) so you can control the python version used.
+> AlgoKit is supported on Windows 10 1709 (build 16299) and later.
+> We only publish an x64 binary, however it also runs on ARM devices by default using the built in x64 emulation feature.
 
 1. Ensure prerequisites are installed
 
+   - [WinGet](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/) (should be installed by default on recent Windows 10 or later)
    - [Git](https://github.com/git-guides/install-git#install-git-on-windows) (or `winget install git.git`)
    - [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/) (or `winget install docker.dockerdesktop`)
      > **Note**
      > See [our LocalNet documentation](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/docs/features/localnet.md#prerequisites) for more tips on installing Docker on Windows
 
-2. Install using WinGet
-
-   1. Install python: `winget install python.python.3.11`
-   2. Restart the terminal to ensure Python and pip are available on the path
-
-      > **Note**
-      > Windows has a feature called **App Execution Aliases** that provides redirects for the Python command that guide users to the
-      > Windows Store. Unfortunately these aliases can prevent normal execution of Python if Python is installed via other means, to disable them
-      > search for **Manage app execution aliases** from the start menu, and then turn off entries listed as
-      > **App Installer python.exe** or **App Installer python3.exe**.
-
-   3. Install pipx:
+2. Install using winget
 
-      ```
-      pip install --user pipx
-      python -m pipx ensurepath
-      ```
-
-   4. Restart the terminal to ensure pipx is available on the path
-   5. Install AlgoKit via pipx: `pipx install algokit`
-   6. Restart the terminal to ensure AlgoKit is available on the path
+   ```shell
+   winget install algokit
+   ```
 
 3. [Verify installation](#verify-installation)
 
@@ -144,13 +135,13 @@ AlgoKit can be installed using OS specific package managers, or using the python
 
 Some useful commands for updating or removing AlgoKit in the future.
 
-- To update AlgoKit: `pipx upgrade algokit`
-- To remove AlgoKit: `pipx uninstall algokit`
+- To update AlgoKit: `winget upgrade algokit`
+- To remove AlgoKit: `winget uninstall algokit`
 
 ## Install AlgoKit on Mac
 
 > **Note**
-> This method will install Python 3.10 as a dependency via Homebrew. If you already have python installed, you may prefer to use `pipx install algokit` as explained [here](#install-algokit-with-pipx-on-any-os).
+> AlgoKit is supported on macOS Big Sur (11) and later for both x64 and ARM (Apple Silicon)
 
 1. Ensure prerequisites are installed
 
@@ -160,7 +151,12 @@ Some useful commands for updating or removing AlgoKit in the future.
      > **Note**
      > Docker requires MacOS 11+
 
-2. Install using Homebrew `brew install algorandfoundation/tap/algokit`
+2. Install using Homebrew
+
+   ```shell
+   brew install algorandfoundation/tap/algokit
+   ```
+
 3. Restart the terminal to ensure AlgoKit is available on the path
 4. [Verify installation](#verify-installation)
 
@@ -173,18 +169,29 @@ Some useful commands for updating or removing AlgoKit in the future.
 
 ## Install AlgoKit on Linux
 
-1. Ensure prerequisites are installed
-
-   - [Python 3.10+](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
+> **Note**
+> AlgoKit is compatible with Ubuntu 16.04 and later, Debian, RedHat, and any distribution that supports [Snap](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd), but it is only supported on x64 architecture; ARM is not supported.
 
-     > **Note**
-     > There is probably a better way to install Python than to download it directly, e.g. your local Linux package manager
+1. Ensure prerequisites are installed
 
-   - [pipx](https://pypa.github.io/pipx/#on-linux-install-via-pip-requires-pip-190-or-later)
+   - [Snap](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd) (should be installed by default on Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS (Xenial Xerus) or later)
    - [Git](https://github.com/git-guides/install-git#install-git-on-linux)
    - [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/linux-install/)
 
-2. Continue with step 2 in the following section to install via [pipx](#install-algokit-with-pipx-on-any-os)
+2. Install using snap
+
+   ```shell
+   snap install algokit --classic
+   ```
+
+3. [Verify installation](#verify-installation)
+
+### Maintenance
+
+Some useful commands for updating or removing AlgoKit in the future.
+
+- To update AlgoKit: `snap refresh algokit`
+- To remove AlgoKit: `snap remove --purge algokit`
 
 ## Install AlgoKit with pipx on any OS
 
@@ -195,7 +202,12 @@ Some useful commands for updating or removing AlgoKit in the future.
    - [Git](https://github.com/git-guides/install-git)
    - [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/)
 
-2. Install using pipx `pipx install algokit`
+2. Install using pipx
+
+   ```shell
+   pipx install algokit
+   ```
+
 3. Restart the terminal to ensure AlgoKit is available on the path
 4. [Verify installation](#verify-installation)
 
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/README.md b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/README.md
deleted file mode 100644
index ae6c5d932..000000000
--- a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/README.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,39 +0,0 @@
-# Chocolatey Package
-
-This directory contains the nuspec file to define the [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/) repository package for Windows and various associate powershell scripts.
-
-# Installing
-
-> __Note__
-> This will install the most recent python3 version through chocolatey. If you already have python installed, you may prefer to use `pipx install algokit` as explained in [Installing](../../../README.md).
-
-1. Ensure chocolatey is installed - https://chocolatey.org/install
-2. Run `choco install algokit` from an administrator powershell/cmd/terminal window
-3. Test algokit is installed `algokit --version`
-
-# Development
-
-## Building and publishing locally
-
-1. Ensure wheel file is built `poetry build` (make sure there's only a single file in _dist_ directory)
-2. Set version field in _algokit.nuspec_
-   > __Note__
-   > Versions with a pre-release suffix such as 1.2.3-beta are automatically designated as pre-release packages by chocolatey
-3. `cd .\scripts\chocolatey\algokit`
-4. `choco pack`
-5. `choco apikey --api-key [API_KEY_HERE] -source https://push.chocolatey.org/`
-6. `choco push --source https://push.chocolatey.org/`
-
-Also see [Chocolatey docs](https://docs.chocolatey.org/en-us/create/create-packages).
-
-## Installing from local packages
-
-- `cd .\scripts\chocolatey\algokit`
-- Install - `choco install algokit -pre --source "'.;https://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/'" -y`
-- Uninstall - `choco uninstall algokit -y`
-- Upgrade - `choco upgrade algokit -pre --source "'.;https://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/'" -y`
-
-# Issues
-
-- Chocolatey doesn't support full sematic release v2 versions yet. This means version identifiers with dot notation are not supported (1.2.3-beta.12). See [this issue](https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/issues/1610).
-- Installing using the `-pre` tag on will also install pre-release verisons of dependencies. At the time of development, this installed python 3.12.0-a2 which has errors installing algokit. Solution is to `choco install python3` prior to `choco install algokit -pre`. See [nuspec](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/concepts/package-versioning#pre-release-versions) for clarification.
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algokit.nuspec b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algokit.nuspec
deleted file mode 100644
index 032dd097c..000000000
--- a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algokit.nuspec
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
-<!-- Do not remove this test for UTF-8: if “Ω” doesn’t appear as greek uppercase omega letter enclosed in quotation marks, you should use an editor that supports UTF-8, not this one. -->
-<package xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/packaging/2015/06/nuspec.xsd">
-  <metadata>
-    <id>algokit</id>
-    <version>0.1.0-beta</version> <!-- note, no semantic version 2.0 support. So beta.17 needs to be beta17 https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/issues/1610 -->
-    <packageSourceUrl>https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/scripts/chocolatey</packageSourceUrl>
-    <owners>algorand-foundation</owners>
-    <title>AlgoKit</title>
-    <authors>Algorand Foundation</authors>
-    <projectUrl>https://www.algorand.foundation/developers</projectUrl>
-    <iconUrl>https://rawcdn.githack.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/733cbc7714db7d4786cb9c0de60c991c63dcc3b7/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algorand-logo-512.png?min=1</iconUrl>
-    <licenseUrl>https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/LICENSE</licenseUrl>
-    <requireLicenseAcceptance>false</requireLicenseAcceptance>
-    <projectSourceUrl>https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli</projectSourceUrl>
-    <docsUrl>https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/README.md</docsUrl>
-    <bugTrackerUrl>https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/issues</bugTrackerUrl>
-    <releaseNotes>https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md</releaseNotes>
-    <tags>algokit algorand developers python typescript hello-world smart-contract beaker</tags>
-    <summary>The Algorand AlgoKit CLI is the one-stop shop tool for developers building on the Algorand network.</summary>
-    <description><![CDATA[AlgoKit gets developers of all levels up and running with a familiar, fun and productive development environment in minutes.
-    The goal of AlgoKit is to help developers build and launch secure, automated production-ready applications rapidly.
-    ]]></description>
-    <dependencies>
-      <dependency id="python311" />
-      <dependency id="git" />
-    </dependencies>
-  </metadata>
-  <files>
-    <file src="tools\**" target="tools" />
-    <file src="..\..\..\dist\algokit*.whl" target="tools" />
-  </files>
-</package>
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algorand-logo-512.png b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algorand-logo-512.png
deleted file mode 100644
index e6a3f9923..000000000
Binary files a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/algorand-logo-512.png and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/LICENSE.txt b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/LICENSE.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index feb9b31ab..000000000
--- a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/LICENSE.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-From: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/blob/main/LICENSE
-MIT License
-
-Copyright (c) 2022 Algorand Foundation
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
-copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
-SOFTWARE.
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/VERIFICATION.txt b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/VERIFICATION.txt
deleted file mode 100644
index d57d0e6d6..000000000
--- a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/VERIFICATION.txt
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-VERIFICATION
-Verification is intended to assist the Chocolatey moderators and community
-in verifying that this package's contents are trustworthy.
-
-To verify this package download the .whl from the URL specified below and compare it's SHA-256 checksum with the
-below.
-
-Wheel: {wheel_url}
-SHA256: {sha256}
-
-Algorand Foundation are the authors of this software and maintainers of the Chocolatey package.
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/chocolateyinstall.ps1 b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/chocolateyinstall.ps1
deleted file mode 100644
index 378c432ad..000000000
--- a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/chocolateyinstall.ps1
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,53 +0,0 @@
-$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
-
-$toolsDir = "$(Split-Path -parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Definition)"
-
-# ensure pipx is installed
-python -m pip install --disable-pip-version-check --no-warn-script-location pipx
-if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-  Throw "Error installing pipx"
-}
-
-# work out the wheel name and make sure there wasn't a packaging error
-$wheelFileName = Get-ChildItem -File -Filter $env:ChocolateyPackageName*.whl $toolsDir
-if ($wheelFileName.count -ne 1) {
-  Throw "Packaging error. nupkg contained $($wheelFile.count) wheel files"
-}
-
-# determine if the package is already installed. In which case, uninstall it first
-# Note - pipx upgrade does not work with local files
-$pipxListOutput = &{
-  # pipx outputs to stderr if there are no packages, so ignore that error
-  $ErrorActionPreference = 'Continue'
-  python -m pipx list 2>&1
-  if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-    Throw "Error searching for existing packages"
-  }
-}
-
-# uninstall existing package if present
-if ($pipxListOutput -match "$env:ChocolateyPackageName.*") {
-  &{
-    #pipx outputs to stderr as part of normal execution, so ignore stderr
-    $ErrorActionPreference = 'Continue'
-    python -m pipx uninstall $env:ChocolateyPackageName 2>&1
-    if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-      Throw "Error removing existing version"
-    }
-  }
-}
-
-# install the bundled wheel file.
-&{
-  #pipx outputs to stderr as part of normal execution, so ignore stderr
-  $ErrorActionPreference = 'Continue'
-  python -m pipx install $wheelFileName[0].FullName 2>&1
-  if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-    Throw "Error installing $($wheelFileName[0].FullName)"
-  }
-}
-
-#setup shim
-$pipx_list = python -m pipx list --json | ConvertFrom-Json
-$algokit_path = $pipx_list.venvs.algokit.metadata.main_package.app_paths.__Path__
-Install-BinFile -Name algokit -Path $algokit_path
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/chocolateyuninstall.ps1 b/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/chocolateyuninstall.ps1
deleted file mode 100644
index 6bd79a2c3..000000000
--- a/scripts/chocolatey/algokit/tools/chocolateyuninstall.ps1
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
-$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
-
-# ensure pipx is installed. Just in case someone has removed it manually
-python -m pip install --disable-pip-version-check --no-warn-script-location --user pipx
-if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-  Throw "Error configuring pipx for uninstalling"
-}
-
-# zap it
-&{
-  #pipx outputs to stderr as part of normal execution, so ignore stderr
-  $ErrorActionPreference = 'Continue'
-  python -m pipx uninstall $env:ChocolateyPackageName 2>&1
-  if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-    if ($cmdOutput -match "Nothing to uninstall" ) {
-      Write-Output "$($env:ChocolateyPackageName) already uninstalled by pipx. Ignoring"
-    }
-    else {
-      Throw "Error running pipx uninstall $($env:ChocolateyPackageName)"
-    }
-  }
-}
-
-Uninstall-BinFile -Name algokit
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/scripts/update-chocolatey-package.ps1 b/scripts/update-chocolatey-package.ps1
deleted file mode 100644
index fec712094..000000000
--- a/scripts/update-chocolatey-package.ps1
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-# Re-create the version based on the wheel file name.
-# NOTE: x.y.x-beta.12 versions are not supported by chocolatey and need to be rewritten as x.y.z-beta12 (however this will likely change soon)
-# "special version part" requirements. <20 characters, no '.' no '+'
-$wheelFiles = Get-ChildItem -File -Filter algokit*-py3-none-any.whl dist
-if ($wheelFiles.count -ne 1) {
-    Throw "Packaging error. build artifact contained $($wheelFileName.count) normally named wheel files"
-}
-$wheelFile = $wheelFiles[0]
-$wheelFileName = $wheelFile.Name
-if ($wheelFileName -Match '-([0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+)b?([0-9]*)(\+(.*?))?(.[0-9]+)?-') {
-    $version_number = $Matches[1]
-    $version_beta = $Matches[2]
-    $version_branch = $Matches[4]
-    $version_branch = $version_branch ? $version_branch.Replace(".", "") : "" # dots aren't valid here
-    $version_betanumber = $Matches[5]
-    $version_beta_truncated = "beta$($version_beta)$($version_branch)"
-    #$version_beta_truncated = "beta$($version_beta)$($version_branch)$($version_betanumber)" # When chocolatey supports semver v2.0
-    $version_beta_truncated = $version_beta_truncated.subString(0, [System.Math]::Min(20, $version_beta_truncated.Length - 1)) # chocolatey has a limit of 20 characters on "special version part"
-}
-else {
-    Throw "Packaging error. Unrecognised file name pattern $($wheelFileName[0].Name)"
-}
-
-$version = $version_number
-$release_tag = "v${version_number}"
-if ($version_beta) {
-    $version = "$($version)-$($version_beta_truncated)"
-    $release_tag = "${release_tag}-beta.${version_beta}"
-}
-
-# Update VERIFICATION.txt with current URL & SHA256
-$verification = Get-Item -Path .\scripts\chocolatey\algokit\tools\VERIFICATION.txt
-$wheel_url = "https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/releases/download/${release_tag}/${wheelFileName}"
-$sha_256 = Get-FileHash $wheelFile
-(Get-Content $verification).replace("{wheel_url}", $wheel_url).replace("{sha256}", $sha_256.Hash) | Set-Content $verification
-
-echo "version=$version" | Tee-Object -Append -FilePath $env:GITHUB_OUTPUT
-echo "wheelFileName=${wheelFileName}" | Tee-Object -Append -FilePath $env:GITHUB_OUTPUT
diff --git a/src/algokit/cli/doctor.py b/src/algokit/cli/doctor.py
index ca77c6414..91f28ff74 100644
--- a/src/algokit/cli/doctor.py
+++ b/src/algokit/cli/doctor.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ def doctor_command(*, copy_to_clipboard: bool) -> None:
             ["git", "--version"],
             missing_help=(
                 [
-                    "Git required to `run algokit init`; install via `choco install git` if using Chocolatey, ",
+                    "Git required to `run algokit init`; install via `winget install -e --id Git.Git` if using winget,",
                     "or via https://github.com/git-guides/install-git#install-git-on-windows",
                 ]
                 if is_windows
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ def doctor_command(*, copy_to_clipboard: bool) -> None:
         "npm": check_dependency(["npm" if not is_windows else "npm.cmd", "--version"]),
     }
     if is_windows:
-        service_outputs["chocolatey"] = check_dependency(["choco", "--version"])
+        service_outputs["winget"] = check_dependency(["winget", "--version"])
     elif os_type == "Darwin":
         service_outputs["brew"] = check_dependency(["brew", "--version"])
 
diff --git a/src/algokit/core/_vendor/auth0/authentication/token_verifier.py b/src/algokit/core/_vendor/auth0/authentication/token_verifier.py
index 4b9191fa7..24b4e4329 100644
--- a/src/algokit/core/_vendor/auth0/authentication/token_verifier.py
+++ b/src/algokit/core/_vendor/auth0/authentication/token_verifier.py
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 File ref: https://github.com/auth0/auth0-python/blob/master/auth0/authentication/token_verifier.py
 """
 
-
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import json
diff --git a/src/algokit/core/utils.py b/src/algokit/core/utils.py
index cf3fdd9c3..8de1d8162 100644
--- a/src/algokit/core/utils.py
+++ b/src/algokit/core/utils.py
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ def find_valid_pipx_command(error_message: str) -> list[str]:
                 return pipx_command
     # If pipx isn't found in global path or python -m pipx then bail out
     #   this is an exceptional circumstance since pipx should always be present with algokit
-    #   since it's installed with brew / choco as a dependency, and otherwise is used to install algokit
+    #   since it's installed with brew / winget as a dependency, and otherwise is used to install algokit
     raise click.ClickException(error_message)
 
 
diff --git a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.py b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.py
index cc7055788..137bd01f9 100644
--- a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.py
+++ b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.py
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ def _mock_doctor_dependencies(mocker: MockerFixture) -> None:
 
 @pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
 def _mock_happy_values(proc_mock: ProcMock) -> None:
-    proc_mock.set_output(["choco", "--version"], ["1.2.2"])
+    proc_mock.set_output(["winget", "--version"], ["v1.8.1911"])
     proc_mock.set_output(["brew", "--version"], ["Homebrew 3.6.15", "Homebrew/homebrew-core (blah)"])
     proc_mock.set_output(["docker", "--version"], ["Docker version 20.10.21, build baeda1f"])
     proc_mock.set_output(DOCKER_COMPOSE_VERSION_COMMAND, ['{"version": "v2.12.2"}'])
@@ -138,7 +138,6 @@ def test_doctor_with_docker_compose_version_unparseable(proc_mock: ProcMock) ->
 
 
 ALL_COMMANDS = [
-    ["choco", "--version"],
     ["brew", "--version"],
     ["docker", "--version"],
     DOCKER_COMPOSE_VERSION_COMMAND,
@@ -236,9 +235,7 @@ def test_new_algokit_version_available(request: pytest.FixtureRequest, mocker: M
 @pytest.mark.mock_platform_system("Windows")
 def test_doctor_with_weird_values_on_windows(proc_mock: ProcMock) -> None:
     proc_mock.set_output(["git", "--version"], ["git version 2.31.0.windows.1"])
-    proc_mock.set_output(
-        ["choco"], ["Chocolatey v0.10.15", "choco: Please run 'choco -?' or 'choco <command> -?' for help menu."]
-    )
+    proc_mock.set_output(["winget"], ["v1.8.1911", "Winget v1.8.1911"])
     proc_mock.should_fail_on(["npm"])
     proc_mock.set_output(["npm.cmd", "--version"], [" 16.17.0 "])
 
diff --git a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_bad_exit[windows].approved.txt b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_bad_exit[windows].approved.txt
index c51395727..f08da2249 100644
--- a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_bad_exit[windows].approved.txt
+++ b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_bad_exit[windows].approved.txt
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ DEBUG: Running 'node --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: node: I AM A TEAPOT
 DEBUG: Running 'npm.cmd --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: npm.cmd: I AM A TEAPOT
-DEBUG: Running 'choco --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
-DEBUG: choco: I AM A TEAPOT
+DEBUG: Running 'winget --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
+DEBUG: winget: v1.8.1911
 timestamp: 1990-12-31T10:09:08
 AlgoKit: 1.2.3
 AlgoKit Python: 3.6.2 (location: /home/me/.local/pipx/venvs/algokit)
@@ -40,8 +40,7 @@ node: Command exited with code: -1
   I AM A TEAPOT
 npm: Command exited with code: -1
   I AM A TEAPOT
-chocolatey: Command exited with code: -1
-  I AM A TEAPOT
+winget: 1.8.1911
 
 If you are experiencing a problem with AlgoKit, feel free to submit an issue via:
 https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/issues/new
diff --git a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_not_found[windows].approved.txt b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_not_found[windows].approved.txt
index 89bcafc8c..bd58ce708 100644
--- a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_not_found[windows].approved.txt
+++ b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_all_commands_not_found[windows].approved.txt
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ DEBUG: Running 'node --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: Command not found
 DEBUG: Running 'npm.cmd --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: Command not found
-DEBUG: Running 'choco --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
-DEBUG: Command not found
+DEBUG: Running 'winget --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
+DEBUG: winget: v1.8.1911
 timestamp: 1990-12-31T10:09:08
 AlgoKit: 1.2.3
 AlgoKit Python: 3.6.2 (location: /home/me/.local/pipx/venvs/algokit)
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ docker: Command not found!
   `docker` required to run `algokit localnet` command; install via https://docker.io
 docker compose: Command not found!
 git: Command not found!
-  Git required to `run algokit init`; install via `choco install git` if using Chocolatey, 
+  Git required to `run algokit init`; install via `winget install -e --id Git.Git` if using winget,
   or via https://github.com/git-guides/install-git#install-git-on-windows
 python: Command not found!
 python3: Command not found!
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ node: Command not found!
   install via `algokit project bootstrap` within project directory, or via:
   https://nodejs.dev/en/learn/how-to-install-nodejs/
 npm: Command not found!
-chocolatey: Command not found!
+winget: 1.8.1911
 
 If you are experiencing a problem with AlgoKit, feel free to submit an issue via:
 https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/issues/new
diff --git a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_successful[windows].approved.txt b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_successful[windows].approved.txt
index 30782f4c8..8e1ac234b 100644
--- a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_successful[windows].approved.txt
+++ b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_successful[windows].approved.txt
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ DEBUG: Running 'node --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: node: v18.12.1
 DEBUG: Running 'npm.cmd --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: npm.cmd: 8.19.2
-DEBUG: Running 'choco --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
-DEBUG: choco: 1.2.2
+DEBUG: Running 'winget --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
+DEBUG: winget: v1.8.1911
 timestamp: 1990-12-31T10:09:08
 AlgoKit: 1.2.3
 AlgoKit Python: 3.6.2 (location: /home/me/.local/pipx/venvs/algokit)
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ pipx: 1.1.0
 poetry: 1.2.2
 node: 18.12.1
 npm: 8.19.2
-chocolatey: 1.2.2
+winget: 1.8.1911
 
 If you are experiencing a problem with AlgoKit, feel free to submit an issue via:
 https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/issues/new
diff --git a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_with_weird_values_on_windows.approved.txt b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_with_weird_values_on_windows.approved.txt
index 5b52b6c89..f6404a0ae 100644
--- a/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_with_weird_values_on_windows.approved.txt
+++ b/tests/doctor/test_doctor.test_doctor_with_weird_values_on_windows.approved.txt
@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ DEBUG: Running 'node --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: node: v18.12.1
 DEBUG: Running 'npm.cmd --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
 DEBUG: npm.cmd: 16.17.0
-DEBUG: Running 'choco --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
-DEBUG: choco: Chocolatey v0.10.15
-DEBUG: choco: choco: Please run 'choco -?' or 'choco <command> -?' for help menu.
+DEBUG: Running 'winget --version' in '{current_working_directory}'
+DEBUG: winget: v1.8.1911
+DEBUG: winget: Winget v1.8.1911
 timestamp: 1990-12-31T10:09:08
 AlgoKit: 1.2.3
 AlgoKit Python: 3.6.2 (location: /home/me/.local/pipx/venvs/algokit)
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ pipx: 1.1.0
 poetry: 1.2.2
 node: 18.12.1
 npm: 16.17.0
-chocolatey: 0.10.15
+winget: 1.8.1911
 
 If you are experiencing a problem with AlgoKit, feel free to submit an issue via:
 https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli/issues/new
diff --git a/tests/portability/test_pyinstaller_binary.py b/tests/portability/test_pyinstaller_binary.py
index 7566a20e5..5022d3910 100644
--- a/tests/portability/test_pyinstaller_binary.py
+++ b/tests/portability/test_pyinstaller_binary.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ def test_non_interactive_algokit_commands(
     logger.info(f"Command {command} returned {execution_result.stdout}")
 
     # Parts of doctor will fail in CI on macOS and windows on github actions since docker isn't available by default
-    if "doctor" in command and sys.platform in ["darwin", "windows"] and environ.get("CI"):
+    if "doctor" in command and sys.platform in ["darwin", "windows", "win32"] and environ.get("CI"):
         exit_codes.append(1)
 
     assert execution_result.returncode in exit_codes, f"Command {command} failed with {execution_result.stderr}"