KeyStore Explorer is an open source GUI replacement for the Java command-line utilities keytool and jarsigner. KeyStore Explorer presents their functionality, and more, via an intuitive graphical user interface.
Publisher’s description
What is KeyStore Explorer?
KeyStore Explorer by Kai Kramer is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It ranks 31st by popularity among system utilities in this catalogue. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.7.0, released on August 23, 2026. The version history goes back to April 27, 2021: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 45,782 times. The source code on GitHub (kaikramer/keystore-explorer) has 2,073 stars. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .p12, .pfx, .bks, .jceks and .jks. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “KeyStore Explorer is a free GUI replacement for the Java command-line utilities keytool and jarsigner.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: KeyStore Explorer is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is KeyStore Explorer 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:
9D337FB85B3FA9DE4F75DF959DBAECD42330D58993FED6A4861CE091D67A3D56· 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 kaikramer/keystore-explorer repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review7
- No binaries in the repository7
- Static code analysis7
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 5 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7.0Latest | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.6.1 | January 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.6.0 | May 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.3 | December 29, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.2 | January 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.1 | January 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.0 | December 5, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.4.4 | April 27, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KaiKramer.KeyStoreExplorer -echoco install keystore-explorer.portable -yscoop install extras/keystore-explorerkse-570-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask keystore-explorerflatpak install flathub org.keystore_explorer.KeyStoreExplorerInformation
- Publisher
- Kai Kramer
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kaikramer/keystore-explorer
- Written in
- Java
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 5.7.0
- Released
- August 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 27, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 45,782
- GitHub stars
- 2,073
- GitHub forks
- 319
- Website
- keystore-explorer.org
- winget ID
- KaiKramer.KeyStoreExplorer
- Chocolatey package
- keystore-explorer.portable
- Scoop package
- extras/keystore-explorer
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is KeyStore Explorer free?
Yes. KeyStore Explorer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is KeyStore Explorer 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 KeyStore Explorer 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 KeyStore Explorer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does KeyStore Explorer 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 KeyStore Explorer?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 27, 2021.
Can I use KeyStore Explorer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to KeyStore Explorer?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
