Uncomplicated, modern HTTP server
Publisher’s description
What is armor?
armor by LabStack LLC is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (labstack/armor) has 1,659 stars. Similar programs include Insomnia, Bruno and Yaak.
Project description on GitHub: “Uncomplicated, modern HTTP server”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: armor is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is armor safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2D40455B4978987923106A6A5D67FC7555DC74CD339EDB5D05ED318D2DBC8ECD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the labstack/armor repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review1
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.14Latest | July 15, 2019 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Labstack.armor -escoop install main/armorRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LabStack LLC
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/labstack/armor
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.4.14
- Released
- July 15, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- May 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,659
- GitHub forks
- 64
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Labstack.armor
- Scoop package
- main/armor
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is armor free?
Yes. armor is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is armor safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install armor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does armor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use armor without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to armor?
Insomnia, Bruno, Yaak, HTTPie and Hurl. The alternatives page compares them.
