dev-sidecar, named after service-sidecar in service-mesh, is a side car tool that assists developers by proxying HTTPS requests to some domestic acceleration channels through a local proxy.
Publisher’s description
What is dev-sidecar?
dev-sidecar by Greper is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.3, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to November 16, 2021: 25 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (docmirror/dev-sidecar) has 24,638 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “开发者边车，github打不开，github加速，git clone加速，git release下载加速，stackoverflow加速”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: dev-sidecar is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is dev-sidecar 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:
4D8F254C18419373ABB95FF1EDAFA9768FC3ED8B9609FD234F0BD426ABED0B38· 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 25 versions ›25 versions over 5 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.3Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.2 | October 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.1 | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.0 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.1 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | June 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.2 | April 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id docmirror.dev-sidecar -eDevSidecar-2.3.3-windows-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Greper
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/docmirror/dev-sidecar
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.3.3
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- GitHub stars
- 24,638
- GitHub forks
- 3,015
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- docmirror.dev-sidecar
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is dev-sidecar free?
Yes. dev-sidecar is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is dev-sidecar 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 dev-sidecar 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 dev-sidecar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does dev-sidecar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of dev-sidecar?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 16, 2021.
What are alternatives to dev-sidecar?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
