carton is a desktop client powered by sing-box. It aims to stay close to the official SFM experience while improving startup speed, responsiveness, and practical day-to-day workflows.
Publisher’s description
What is carton?
carton by Unifan is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.2, released on September 15, 2026. The version history goes back to June 2, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (821869798/carton) has 186 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “A Windows and Linux GUI client for sing-box.(主打高性能和易用性，非electron tauri等web套皮)”
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: carton is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is carton 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:
E8DDD0D757E17CCF62940B87B00B5405699015337158AD458217FDD78D43137B· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.2Latest | September 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.1 | September 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.0 | September 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.2 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.1 | July 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.0 | June 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.4.2 | June 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.0 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Unifan.Carton -ecarton-0.6.2-win-x64-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Unifan
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/821869798/carton
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.6.2
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 186
- GitHub forks
- 13
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Unifan.Carton
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is carton free?
Yes. carton is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is carton 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 carton 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 carton be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does carton run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of carton?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 2, 2026.
Can I use carton without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to carton?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
