Burrow is a native SSH and file transfer desktop client built with Go, MyGo and the Ghostty VT engine. It provides tabbed and split terminal panes with password, private key, SSH agent and jump-host connections, dual-pane SFTP, FTP and FTPS transfer with a resumable queue, Linux server monitoring, encrypted credential storage, and a local MCP service with connection authorisation, policy interception and audit logging. This release is a development preview and the installer is not code-signed.
Publisher’s description
What is Burrow?
Burrow is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from ZeroY.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Burrow is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Burrow 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:
999416E9F58961197D6A1B20A9058E8FE1C305BD1BF3F882A872101EA5B675A3· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.9Latest | November 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zeroy1024.Burrow -eburrow-setup-0.1.9-amd64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install burrowInformation
- Publisher
- ZeroY
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.9
- Released
- November 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zeroy1024.Burrow
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burrow free?
Yes. Burrow is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Burrow 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 Burrow 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 Burrow be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Burrow run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Burrow without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Burrow?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and PuTTY. The alternatives page compares them.
