Runtime library for Gtk-based applications on Microsoft .NET
Publisher’s description
What is gtk-sharp?
gtk-sharp is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for Any CPU 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mono/gtk-sharp) has 435 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Gtk# is a Mono/.NET binding to the cross platform Gtk+ GUI toolkit and the foundation of most GUI apps built with Mono”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Source repository archived
In short: gtk-sharp is an open-source package managers & updater tool for Any CPU PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is gtk-sharp 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:
C944A52CA16D4C10F4619D4D7C9A46B358FFA798FA35641FC05030E59983E03D· 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 mono/gtk-sharp repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Code review7
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Security policy0
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.12.45Latest | — | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install extras/gtk-sharpmsiexec /i gtk-sharp-2.12.45.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mono/gtk-sharp
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.12.45
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 435
- GitHub forks
- 141
- Website
- mono-project.com
- Scoop package
- extras/gtk-sharp
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is gtk-sharp free?
Yes. gtk-sharp is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is gtk-sharp 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.
Can gtk-sharp be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does gtk-sharp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
