Open source software platform for visualizing complex networks and integrating these with any type of attribute data
Publisher’s description
What is Cytoscape?
Cytoscape by Cytoscape Consortium is open-source Windows software in the network tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 11,124 times. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Cytoscape is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cytoscape 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:
4BD1CE47281D5CA03EC3D90DE6A7BC03320A7F81DF81D2D6F0C5FEBBD7A4346B· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10.4Latest | September 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Cytoscape.Cytoscape -echoco install cytoscape -yCytoscape_3_10_4_windows_64bit.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cytoscape Consortium
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 3.10.4
- Released
- September 26, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 11,124
- Website
- cytoscape.org
- winget ID
- Cytoscape.Cytoscape
- Chocolatey package
- cytoscape
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cytoscape free?
Yes. Cytoscape is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.
Is Cytoscape 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 Cytoscape 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 Cytoscape be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cytoscape run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Cytoscape?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
