This is the end-host client for ebbflow.
This is used to proxy SSH or TCP connections between ebbflow and your local server.
It typically runs as a daemon which is initiated during the install process, but can also be ran directly which suits containers.
Publisher’s description
What is ebbflow?
ebbflow by Ebbflow.io is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on August 24, 2020. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,027 times. The source code on GitHub (ebbflow-io/ebbflow) has 13 stars. Similar programs include nginx, OpenVPN and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Client for ebbflow.io”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ebbflow is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ebbflow 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:
CCF25192CBFCEE1676E6A9D2A3311829FBB592B83A755EE14B525E4710E24E43· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | August 24, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.1 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ebbflow.Ebbflow -echoco install ebbflow -ymsiexec /i ebbflow_1.1.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {10ED68DE-A045-41F0-B787-EB088EC862CE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ebbflow.io
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License Copyright (c) All rights reserved.
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ebbflow-io/ebbflow
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- August 24, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,027
- GitHub stars
- 13
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- ebbflow.io
- winget ID
- Ebbflow.Ebbflow
- Chocolatey package
- ebbflow
- MSI product code
- {10ED68DE-A045-41F0-B787-EB088EC862CE}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ebbflow free?
Yes. ebbflow is open-source software under the University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License Copyright (c) All rights reserved. licence.
Is ebbflow 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 ebbflow 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 ebbflow be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ebbflow 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 ebbflow?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to ebbflow?
nginx, OpenVPN, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
