Netstat Cat is a desktop application for monitoring active TCP and UDP connections with advanced filtering, process identification, and live refresh.
Publisher’s description
What is Netstat Cat?
Netstat Cat is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from Xueshi Qiao. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.1, released on February 17, 2026. 2 versions are listed since February 19, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (XueshiQiao/netstat-cat) has 27 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “GUI application for netstat”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Netstat Cat is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Netstat Cat 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:
04E1EE45EE1D68239DAB2126713C27A3984FD79CDAA41E70F1244DEED240ECFB· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1Latest | February 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.0 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id XueshiQiao.NetstatCat -emsiexec /i Netstat.Cat_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E247622F-E1EC-480F-831C-DFBD921CD34A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Xueshi Qiao
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/XueshiQiao/netstat-cat
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Released
- February 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 27
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- XueshiQiao.NetstatCat
- MSI product code
- {E247622F-E1EC-480F-831C-DFBD921CD34A}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Netstat Cat free?
Yes. Netstat Cat is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Netstat Cat 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 Netstat Cat 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 Netstat Cat be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Netstat Cat 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 Netstat Cat?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 19, 2026.
What are alternatives to Netstat Cat?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
