A modern, open-source system cleaner for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Publisher’s description
What is Kudu?
Kudu by Advent Development, Inc. is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.10.0, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to March 17, 2026: 49 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,439 times. The source code on GitHub (AdventDevInc/kudu) has 4,002 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Free Windows, Mac and Linux cleaner, scanner, and more.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Kudu is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kudu 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:
0917F118CAE69AF8D66162CCAC5CF2A24A4E313FD2D69A6168F56189002FCD30· 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 49 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10.0Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.0 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.0 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.7.0 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.1 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.5.0 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.4.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.3.0 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AdventDevelopmentInc.Kudu -echoco install usekudu -yKudu-Setup-3.10.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Advent Development, Inc.
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AdventDevInc/kudu
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.10.0
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 49
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,439
- GitHub stars
- 4,002
- GitHub forks
- 330
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AdventDevelopmentInc.Kudu
- Chocolatey package
- usekudu
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kudu free?
Yes. Kudu is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Kudu 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 Kudu 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 Kudu be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kudu 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 Kudu?
The versions page lists all 49 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 17, 2026.
What are alternatives to Kudu?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
