Desktop Emulator for Roku 2D API
Publisher’s description
What is BrightScript Emulator?
BrightScript Emulator by Marcelo Lv Cabral is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.6.2, released on October 11, 2026. The version history goes back to March 7, 2023: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (lvcabral/brs-desktop) has 81 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Roku device simulator as a desktop app (macOS, Windows and Linux)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: BrightScript Emulator is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BrightScript Emulator 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:
D4B7809D88F4E67E8F519F261437EB10252CAB1E87C14F31641EE5E2CCB4CEA5· 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
Recent versions
All 20 versions ›20 versions over 4 years · about 5.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.2Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.6.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.6.0 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.2 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.1 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.0 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.0 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.0 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MarceloLvCabral.BrightScriptEmulator -ebrs-desktop-2.6.2-windows.exe /Smsiexec /x {E69D4CB2-9611-5C63-AD1A-C28C6ED57B4F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Marcelo Lv Cabral
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lvcabral/brs-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.6.2
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 7, 2023
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 5.6
- GitHub stars
- 81
- GitHub forks
- 20
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MarceloLvCabral.BrightScriptEmulator
- MSI product code
- {E69D4CB2-9611-5C63-AD1A-C28C6ED57B4F}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BrightScript Emulator free?
Yes. BrightScript Emulator is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BrightScript Emulator 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 BrightScript Emulator 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.
Can BrightScript Emulator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BrightScript Emulator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BrightScript Emulator?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 7, 2023.
What are alternatives to BrightScript Emulator?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
