LinkDrive is a fast file explorer for Windows with first-class SFTP / VPS browsing,
multi-select transfers with cancel/resume, folder mirroring, bookmarks, SSH config
import, and Tailscale peer discovery.
Publisher’s description
What is LinkDrive?
LinkDrive is a proprietary ftp & file transfer program for Windows from MoltenPixelStudio. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.1, released on April 25, 2026. 2 versions are listed since April 24, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 15 times. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and Far Manager 3.
Project description on GitHub: “LinkDrive — fast cross-device file explorer with VPS + LAN peer access”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: LinkDrive is a ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LinkDrive 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:
65541BE4C30BB0916C313E5819B9412AE8282E168A692A91B3A930AB1A0AF725· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.1Latest | April 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.2.0 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MoltenPixelStudio.LinkDrive -echoco install linkdrive -yLinkDrive-Setup-0.2.1-win-x64.exe --silent-installRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MoltenPixelStudio
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/MoltenPixelStudio/linkdrive
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.2.1
- Released
- April 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MoltenPixelStudio.LinkDrive
- Chocolatey package
- linkdrive
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Frequently asked questions
Is LinkDrive free?
LinkDrive is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is LinkDrive 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 LinkDrive 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 LinkDrive be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LinkDrive 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 LinkDrive?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2026.
Can I use LinkDrive without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LinkDrive?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Far Manager 3, magic-wormhole and SSHFS-Win. The alternatives page compares them.
