DeviceShelf scans your local network and tells you what every device on it
actually is: vendor, type, operating system, open ports. It runs on your own
machine, and nothing about your network leaves it unless you turn that on.
Npcap is required on Windows and is not bundled: the x64 build links wpcap.dll
at load time, so the app will not start without it. Install it from
https://npcap.com/#download first. The interactive installer says so as well,
but `winget install` runs silently and skips that prompt.
Beyond discovery there is a per-device security report covering TLS, SSH, SMB
and HTTP checks, presence monitoring that alerts you when an unknown device
joins or a known one drops off, per-device bandwidth and a topology map.
AI-assisted identification is optional and uses your own API key; none is
bundled or required.
A headless server edition covers 24/7 monitoring as a Docker image, a .deb
install or a Windows service, and it is part of the same one-time licence.
Publisher’s description
What is DeviceShelf?
DeviceShelf by Christof Müller is proprietary Windows software in the network tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 22.3 MB. 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 1.9.81, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to August 10, 2026: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 147 times. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: DeviceShelf is a network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DeviceShelf safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.deviceshelf.app, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C899928F57870636FC061C7CEB84097C71D1168B97D293F1B760A7850227C27D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 27, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.81Latest | October 22, 2026 | 22.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.80 | October 17, 2026 | 22.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.76 | October 9, 2026 | 22.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.64 | September 27, 2026 | 22.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.30 | September 10, 2026 | 21.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.6 | August 10, 2026 | 22.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChristofMueller.DeviceShelf -echoco install deviceshelf -yDeviceShelf-1.9.81-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask deviceshelfInformation
- Publisher
- Christof Müller
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.9.81
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 147
- Website
- deviceshelf.app
- winget ID
- ChristofMueller.DeviceShelf
- Chocolatey package
- deviceshelf
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeviceShelf free?
DeviceShelf is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is DeviceShelf safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.deviceshelf.app, 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 DeviceShelf 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 DeviceShelf be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DeviceShelf 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 DeviceShelf?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 10, 2026.
Can I use DeviceShelf without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DeviceShelf?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Yggdrasil Network. The alternatives page compares them.
