Map in a Box
Publisher’s description
What is Map in a Box?
Map in a Box is an open-source program for Windows from Sam Taylor. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.0.12.0, released on July 12, 2026. 10 versions are listed since May 15, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sjtaylor82/MapInABox) has 2 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Map in a Box is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Map in a Box 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:
8130CFA68CC4B4E34BB652A89808F617672574FE0C81268A3D2BD10E64B67022· 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 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.12.0Latest | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.9.0 | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.8.0 | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.7.0 | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.6.0 | May 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.5.0 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.4.0 | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.3.0 | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SamTaylor.MapInABox -eMapInABox-1.0.0.12-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sam Taylor
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sjtaylor82/MapInABox
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0.12.0
- Released
- July 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SamTaylor.MapInABox
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Map in a Box free?
Yes. Map in a Box is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Map in a Box 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 Map in a Box 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 Map in a Box be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Map in a Box 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 Map in a Box?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 15, 2026.