This application allows to manage Nitrokey 3 devices. Currently, it only allows updating the firmware of Nitrokey 3 devices. More features will be added in the future. To manage Nitrokey Pro and Nitrokey Storage devices, use the older Nitrokey App.
Publisher’s description
What is Nitrokey-App?
Nitrokey-App by Nitrokey GmbH is open-source Windows software in the office suites category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among office suites in this catalogue. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
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 2.7.1, released on May 18, 2026. The version history goes back to May 12, 2023: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 222 times. The source code on GitHub (Nitrokey/nitrokey-app2) has 124 stars. Similar programs include TeXstudio, Zettlr and JabRef.
Project description on GitHub: “Graphical application to manage and use Nitrokey 3 devices”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Nitrokey-App is an open-source office suite tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nitrokey-App 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:
660FCBDC45CEB7372CD2E2FD0A537F68966FFEAA649ADD7E33608E7BD4EECE09· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 3 years · about 5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7.1Latest | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.0 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.0 | March 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.2 | January 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.1 | January 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.0 | January 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.4.3 | December 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.4.1 | August 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NitrokeyGmbH.Nitrokey-App -echoco install nitrokey-app2 -ymsiexec /i nitrokey-app-v2.7.1-x64-windows-installer.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {24E74739-CD52-4897-AC6B-A0DA96E467CE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.nitrokey.nitrokey-app2Information
- Publisher
- Nitrokey GmbH
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Nitrokey/nitrokey-app2
- Written in
- Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.7.1
- Released
- May 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 12, 2023
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 222
- GitHub stars
- 124
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NitrokeyGmbH.Nitrokey-App
- Chocolatey package
- nitrokey-app2
- MSI product code
- {24E74739-CD52-4897-AC6B-A0DA96E467CE}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nitrokey-App free?
Yes. Nitrokey-App is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Nitrokey-App 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 Nitrokey-App 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 Nitrokey-App be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Nitrokey-App 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 Nitrokey-App?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 12, 2023.
What are alternatives to Nitrokey-App?
TeXstudio, Zettlr, JabRef, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors and PDF Arranger. The alternatives page compares them.
