cloud-nuke was created for situations when you might have an account you use for testing and need to clean up leftover resources so you're not charged for them
Publisher’s description
What is cloud-nuke?
cloud-nuke by Gruntwork is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.53.0, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to March 19, 2024: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gruntwork-io/cloud-nuke) has 3,195 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A tool for cleaning up your cloud accounts by nuking (deleting) all resources within it”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.2 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: cloud-nuke is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is cloud-nuke 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:
B9A91BC5B8C710916A82B359623934C3535113F798E93481A67F125C83DD8269· 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 gruntwork-io/cloud-nuke repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Actively maintained3
- Branch protection1
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 16 versions ›16 versions over 3 years · about 6.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.53.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.52.0 | June 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.51.0 | June 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.50.0 | April 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.49.0 | April 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.48.0 | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 0.46.0 | December 19, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.45.0 | November 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gruntwork.cloud-nuke -eProgram files (.exe): cloud-nuke.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gruntwork
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gruntwork-io/cloud-nuke
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.53.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 6.2
- GitHub stars
- 3,195
- GitHub forks
- 383
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Gruntwork.cloud-nuke
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is cloud-nuke free?
Yes. cloud-nuke is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is cloud-nuke 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 cloud-nuke 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 cloud-nuke 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 cloud-nuke?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 19, 2024.
Can I use cloud-nuke without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
