A Software to create aliases for commands, applications to type in cmd, terminal. Just type the original command and type an alias for it
Publisher’s description
What is LazyType?
LazyType is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from NGUdbhav. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ngudbhav/lazyType) has 34 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and Simplenote.
Project description on GitHub: “A Software to create aliases for commands, applications to type in cmd, terminal.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: LazyType is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LazyType 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:
AF7058AC773A39021553510F5AFD700E8997D903F64EB93720CCE727A75BE77D· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | November 3, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ngudbhav.lazyType -eSetupx64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NGUdbhav
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ngudbhav/lazyType
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- November 3, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- August 10, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 34
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ngudbhav.lazyType
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LazyType free?
Yes. LazyType is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is LazyType 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 LazyType 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 LazyType be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LazyType run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to LazyType?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, Simplenote, osquery and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
