Directory Loader CLI
Publisher’s description
What is ds-load?
ds-load is an open-source program for Windows from Aserto. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.32.7, released on May 8, 2025. 14 versions are listed since November 14, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 9.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (aserto-dev/ds-load) has 4 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI pipeline for populating the directory”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 9.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ds-load is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is ds-load 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:
22A9E84897B532359CC8EC508BD247D9F85BF0926C96AE384832B4F363A0A61F· 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 aserto-dev/ds-load repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 1 year · about 9.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.32.7Latest | May 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.32.5 | April 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.32.4 | March 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.31.0 | December 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.10 | July 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.9 | May 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.7 | February 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.6 | February 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Aserto.DSLoad -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Aserto
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/aserto-dev/ds-load
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.32.7
- Released
- May 8, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 9.5
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Aserto.DSLoad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ds-load free?
Yes. ds-load is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is ds-load 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 ds-load 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.
Does ds-load 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 ds-load?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 14, 2023.
Can I use ds-load without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
