HFS is a web file server to run on your computer. Share folders or even a single file thanks to the virtual file system.
Publisher’s description
What is hfs?
hfs by rejetto is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It ranks 36th by popularity among servers & self-hosting in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.3.4, released on September 30, 2026. The version history goes back to December 31, 2021: 59 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (rejetto/hfs) has 3,959 stars. Similar programs include Caddy, Universal Media Server and Jellyfin Media Player.
Project description on GitHub: “HFS is a web file server for your computer. Share folders or even a single file thanks to the virtual file system.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: hfs is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is hfs 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:
4B7B46487F58B7A7A06D361A60AF4961DFB6A4A1999D2EDB3662C94F9852675A· 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 rejetto/hfs repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Pinned dependencies2
- Code review0
- Static code analysis0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 59 versions ›59 versions over 5 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3.4Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.3.3 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.3.2 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.3.1 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.2.2 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.1.1 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.1.0 | April 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.0.10 | April 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rejetto.hfs -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- rejetto
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rejetto/hfs
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.3.4
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 59
- Updates / year
- 12.4
- GitHub stars
- 3,959
- GitHub forks
- 371
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- rejetto.hfs
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is hfs free?
Yes. hfs is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is hfs 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 hfs 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 hfs 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 hfs?
The versions page lists all 59 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 31, 2021.
Can I use hfs without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to hfs?
Caddy, Universal Media Server, Jellyfin Media Player, Papercut SMTP and Plex. The alternatives page compares them.
