Lisk is available on desktop and mobile, focusing both on best user experience and security.
Publisher’s description
What is Lisk?
Lisk by Lisk Foundation is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-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 4.0.0, released on August 21, 2024. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LiskHQ/lisk-desktop) has 572 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “🖥 Lisk graphical user interface for desktop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Lisk is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lisk 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:
9F6D37D3154D4DD2D17C3B7242886DE4C8058C1C4C0DCFE67CFF2450A3EE8763· 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 12 versions ›12 versions over 3 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0Latest | August 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.3 | May 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.1 | December 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.0 | December 4, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.0 | June 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.0 | February 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | November 5, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.2 | September 22, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LiskFoundation.LiskHub -elisk-win-x64-4.0.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Lisk Foundation
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LiskHQ/lisk-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Released
- August 21, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- GitHub stars
- 572
- GitHub forks
- 94
- winget ID
- LiskFoundation.LiskHub
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lisk free?
Yes. Lisk is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is Lisk 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 Lisk 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 Lisk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lisk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Lisk?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Lisk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Lisk?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
