A system network proxy tool
Publisher’s description
What is lux?
lux is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from igoogolx. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). 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 1.50.3, released on October 7, 2026. 5 versions are listed since July 28, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (igoogolx/lux) has 172 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “A light desktop proxy app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: lux is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is lux 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:
A6DDEC8720E0212626A433A095AA3D437B4DA326269ACF7EFAD918CCBF29AED0· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50.3Latest | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.50.2 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.50.1 | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.50.0 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.41.0 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id igoogolx.lux -elux-1.50.3-x64-windows.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install luxInformation
- Publisher
- igoogolx
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/igoogolx/lux
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.50.3
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 172
- GitHub forks
- 11
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- igoogolx.lux
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is lux free?
Yes. lux is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is lux 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 lux 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 lux be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does lux 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 lux?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 28, 2026.
Can I use lux without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to lux?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and v2rayN. The alternatives page compares them.
