gsudo is a sudo equivalent for Windows, with a similar user-experience as the original Unix/Linux sudo. Allows you to run a command (or re-launch your current shell) with elevated permissions, in the current console window or a new one.
Publisher’s description
What is gsudo?
gsudo is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Gerardo Grignoli. It ranks 23rd by popularity among terminals & cli tools in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI and Portable. 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 2.6.1, released on October 6, 2025. 34 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 473,824 times. The source code on GitHub (gerardog/gsudo) has 6,068 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and Alacritty.
Project description on GitHub: “Sudo for Windows”
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
- Frequent updates (about 7.5 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: gsudo is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is gsudo 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:
A0049FD974F1A1E7E133EC31FBD420843E75D49459391EC343B6E7883BFCB895· 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 gerardog/gsudo repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy4
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- 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 34 versions ›34 versions over 5 years · about 7.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.1Latest | October 6, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIPARM64 MSI64-bit ZIP32-bit MSI |
| 2.6.0 | February 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit ZIPARM64 MSI64-bit ZIP |
| 2.5.1 | May 30, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.5.0 | May 28, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit ZIPARM64 MSIARM64 ZIP |
| 2.4.4 | February 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP32-bit MSI |
| 2.4.2 | December 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit MSIARM64 ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 2.4.1-fixnoninteractive | October 1, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.4.0 | August 27, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gerardog.gsudo -echoco install gsudo -yscoop install main/gsudomsiexec /i gsudo.setup.x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {5940C86A-E048-4CD5-A782-0467863ED198} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): gsudo.exe, sudo.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gerardo Grignoli
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gerardog/gsudo
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 2.6.1
- Released
- October 6, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 34
- Updates / year
- 7.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 473,824
- GitHub stars
- 6,068
- GitHub forks
- 167
- Website
- gerardog.github.io
- winget ID
- gerardog.gsudo
- Chocolatey package
- gsudo
- Scoop package
- main/gsudo
- MSI product code
- {5940C86A-E048-4CD5-A782-0467863ED198}
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Frequently asked questions
Is gsudo free?
Yes. gsudo is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is gsudo 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 gsudo 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 gsudo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does gsudo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of gsudo?
The versions page lists all 34 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to gsudo?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Alacritty, QPDF and Tabby. The alternatives page compares them.
