Dokany is a fork of Dokan 0.6.0 with bug fixes, clean change history and updated to build with latest tools.
When you want to create a new file system on Windows, other than FAT or NTFS, you need to develop a file system driver. Developing a device driver that works in kernel mode on windows is extremely technical. By using Dokan, you can create your own file systems very easily without writing device drivers. Dokan is similar to FUSE (Linux file system in user space) but works on Windows. Moreover, dokany includes a FUSE wrapper that helps you to port your FUSE filesystems without changes.
Publisher’s description
What is Dokan Library?
Dokan Library is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Dokany Project. It ranks 4th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.1.1000, released on September 28, 2025. 17 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 42,063 times. The source code on GitHub (dokan-dev/dokany) has 5,961 stars. Similar programs include WinBtrfs, Display Driver Uninstaller and Barrier.
Project description on GitHub: “User mode file system library for windows with FUSE Wrapper”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dokan Library is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dokan Library 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:
69FF8CB37BFEC3A75921C85FFD1C6370B50A9EC4ECEF2CF3A009D488DCBF5465· 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 dokan-dev/dokany repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 4 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1.1000Latest | September 28, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.0.1000 | April 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.2.1.1000 | January 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.2.0.1000 | August 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.0.1000 | December 22, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.6.1000 | October 2, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.5.1000 | July 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.0.4.1000 | April 30, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dokan-dev.Dokany -echoco install dokany -ymsiexec /i Dokan_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9A7325EA-D3C9-0203-0001-250928162350} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dokany Project
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- LGPL/MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dokan-dev/dokany
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.3.1.1000
- Released
- September 28, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 42,063
- GitHub stars
- 5,961
- GitHub forks
- 711
- Website
- dokan-dev.github.io
- winget ID
- dokan-dev.Dokany
- Chocolatey package
- dokany
- MSI product code
- {9A7325EA-D3C9-0203-0001-250928162350}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dokan Library free?
Yes. Dokan Library is open-source software under the LGPL/MIT licence.
Is Dokan Library 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 Dokan Library 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 Dokan Library be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Dokan Library run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Dokan Library?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Dokan Library?
WinBtrfs, Display Driver Uninstaller, Barrier, Driver Store Explorer and Dell Command | Update. The alternatives page compares them.
