NetsCLI Desktop is the desktop app for netscli, a network scanner
with CLI, terminal UI, desktop app and MCP server interfaces, all
backed by the same Rust core. It finds hosts, scans TCP and UDP
ports, looks up DNS records and reads the ARP table in a window,
without opening a terminal.
Publisher’s description
What is NetsCLI Desktop?
NetsCLI Desktop by Felix Stubner is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.4, released on October 4, 2026. The version history goes back to May 11, 2026: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fstubner/netscli) has 17 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “Network scanner written in Rust, with a CLI, terminal UI, desktop app and MCP server.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NetsCLI Desktop is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NetsCLI Desktop 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:
18170D3554AB25BB7A65A6BC49B1D00C00181E33F8F458FBE69C8FA64505BF99· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.4Latest | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.3 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.2 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.1 | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.6 | May 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id fstubner.netscli.gui -emsiexec /i netscli-gui-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A9322A75-0DEA-4860-86AB-53AF64C1DE46} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Felix Stubner
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fstubner/netscli
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.3.4
- Released
- October 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 17
- Website
- netscli.com
- winget ID
- fstubner.netscli.gui
- MSI product code
- {A9322A75-0DEA-4860-86AB-53AF64C1DE46}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NetsCLI Desktop free?
Yes. NetsCLI Desktop is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is NetsCLI Desktop 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 NetsCLI Desktop 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 NetsCLI Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NetsCLI Desktop 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 NetsCLI Desktop?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 11, 2026.
What are alternatives to NetsCLI Desktop?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
