A simulator for our future-planned kernel, Nitrocid Kernel!
Publisher’s description
What is Nitrocid?
Nitrocid by Aptivi is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.0.88, released on October 10, 2026. The version history goes back to February 17, 2026: 21 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 (Aptivi/Nitrocid) has 15 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and Alacritty.
Project description on GitHub: “A simulator for our future-planned kernel, Nitrocid Kernel!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Nitrocid is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nitrocid 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:
88094503CD0A775AD98FB8F8EB2AAED5DDB177B56CF1CB3BCB491B8FEC773EF9· 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 21 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0.88Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.87 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.86 | August 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.85 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.84 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.83 | July 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.82 | June 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0.81 | June 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Aptivi.Nitrocid.0.1.0.x -enitrocid-win-x64-installer.exe /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Aptivi
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- GNU GPL-3.0 License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Aptivi/Nitrocid
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 0.1.0.88
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 21
- GitHub stars
- 15
- GitHub forks
- 7
- winget ID
- Aptivi.Nitrocid.0.1.0.x
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nitrocid free?
Yes. Nitrocid is open-source software under the GNU GPL-3.0 License licence.
Is Nitrocid 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 Nitrocid 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 Nitrocid be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Nitrocid run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Nitrocid?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 17, 2026.
What are alternatives to Nitrocid?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Alacritty, QPDF and Tabby. The alternatives page compares them.
