anchor is a command line interface for the Anchor certificate management platform.
It provides a developer friendly interface for certificate management.
Publisher’s description
What is cli?
cli is an open-source encryption program for Windows from Anchor. It ranks 17th by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.12, released on July 16, 2025. 20 versions are listed since May 6, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 17 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 960 times. The source code on GitHub (anchordotdev/cli) has 459 stars. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and Keybase.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 17 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: cli is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is cli 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:
0B4E7B2126F3F790C111F6519850803B17D4C1DBADCC16D9B646BF5E424B8E63· 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 1 year · about 17 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.12Latest | July 16, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.11 | May 6, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.10 | March 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.9 | January 24, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.8 | December 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 0.1.7 | November 12, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.6 | October 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 0.1.5 | October 29, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Anchor.cli -echoco install anchor -ymsiexec /i msi-builder-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C5F94F62-E3CC-48E2-AB3C-4DED8C6099E9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Anchor
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/anchordotdev/cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.1.12
- Released
- July 16, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 16.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 960
- GitHub stars
- 459
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- anchor.dev
- winget ID
- Anchor.cli
- Chocolatey package
- anchor
- MSI product code
- {C5F94F62-E3CC-48E2-AB3C-4DED8C6099E9}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is cli free?
Yes. cli is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is cli 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 cli 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 cli be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does cli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of cli?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 6, 2024.
Can I use cli without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to cli?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, i2pd and KopiaUI. The alternatives page compares them.
