Open-source MSIX manager and toolkit
Publisher’s description
What is MSIX Hero?
MSIX Hero by Marcin Otorowski is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 41.0 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.0.0, released on December 1, 2024. The version history goes back to May 23, 2020: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: MSIX Hero is an open-source Windows tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MSIX Hero safe to download?
- The file is served by msixhero.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
49BCC499BEB51EB382F49278E3481B522531B6ECF16D7E5F42663BA75E37340A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 16 versions ›16 versions over 5 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0.0Latest | December 1, 2024 | 41.0 MB | Any CPU MSIX |
| 3.0.0.0 | October 29, 2022 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
| 2.3.0.0 | January 12, 2022 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
| 2.2.34.0 | November 14, 2021 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
| 2.2.29.0 | September 10, 2021 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
| 2.2.0.0 | May 30, 2021 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
| 2.1.0.0 | April 10, 2021 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
| 2.0.64.0 | February 16, 2021 | — | Any CPU MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MarcinOtorowski.MSIXHero -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path msix-hero-3.1.0.0.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name MSIXHero | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Marcin Otorowski
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 3.1.0.0
- Released
- December 1, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- Website
- msixhero.net
- winget ID
- MarcinOtorowski.MSIXHero
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Frequently asked questions
Is MSIX Hero free?
Yes. MSIX Hero is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is MSIX Hero safe to download?
The download comes from msixhero.net, 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 MSIX Hero 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 MSIX Hero be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does MSIX Hero support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for Any CPU.
Does MSIX Hero run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of MSIX Hero?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 23, 2020.
Can I use MSIX Hero without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.