Native version of Elk, a nimble Mastodon web
Publisher’s description
What is Elk?
Elk by elk is open-source Windows software in the social media category. It ranks 8th by popularity among social media in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. 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 0.4.0, released on February 19, 2023. The version history goes back to January 30, 2023: 2 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 229 times. The source code on GitHub (elk-zone/elk-native) has 373 stars. Similar programs include Whalebird, TheDesk and Hyperspace Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Native version of Elk, a nimble Mastodon web”
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: Elk is an open-source social media tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Elk 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:
1B8F025E5187E07D3807B46EE38DA46DAE8FFC6F04EE78F22EB9E9618DD570A8· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0Latest | February 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.0 | January 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Elk.Elk -echoco install elk-native -ymsiexec /i Elk_0.4.0_windows_x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E0CD8D99-2C34-467D-9FE9-03AB509F4C96} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- elk
- Category
- Social media
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/elk-zone/elk-native
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Released
- February 19, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 229
- GitHub stars
- 373
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Elk.Elk
- Chocolatey package
- elk-native
- MSI product code
- {E0CD8D99-2C34-467D-9FE9-03AB509F4C96}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elk free?
Yes. Elk is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Elk 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 Elk?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 30, 2023.
What are alternatives to Elk?
Whalebird, TheDesk, Hyperspace Desktop, Sengi and ModernDeck. The alternatives page compares them.
