A background updater for OpenRCT2
Publisher’s description
What is Corkscrew Updater?
Corkscrew Updater by androidWG is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit 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 1.1.0, released on July 21, 2021. The version history goes back to May 30, 2021: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (androidWG/Corkscrew) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Background updater for OpenRCT2”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Corkscrew Updater is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Corkscrew Updater 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:
72486D1677A32A70AC5302853972A9B4FBE402BCB2AA0D5E7491499EA7C7AE68· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | July 21, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.1 | May 31, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.0 | May 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id androidWG.Corkscrew -ecorkscrew-win-1.1.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- androidWG
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/androidWG/Corkscrew
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- July 21, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- androidWG.Corkscrew
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corkscrew Updater free?
Yes. Corkscrew Updater is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is Corkscrew Updater 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 Corkscrew Updater 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 Corkscrew Updater be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Corkscrew Updater 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 Corkscrew Updater?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 30, 2021.
Can I use Corkscrew Updater without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Corkscrew Updater?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and ghostscript. The alternatives page compares them.
