A command line interface for the Nitrokey FIDO2, Nitrokey Start, Nitrokey 3 and NetHSM.
Publisher’s description
What is Nitropy?
Nitropy by Nitrokey GmbH is open-source Windows software. It is written in Python.
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 0.14.1, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to May 13, 2023: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Nitrokey/pynitrokey) has 124 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Python client for Nitrokey devices”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.3 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Nitropy is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nitropy 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:
21F1F005EDE3FCE29CC0B7316178447DBA7E9389F6DE7A096C2A3C7874EBF243· 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 32 versions ›32 versions over 3 years · about 9.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14.1Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.14.0 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.13.0 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.12.3 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.12.2 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.12.1 | May 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.12.0 | March 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.11.4 | March 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NitrokeyGmbH.Nitropy -emsiexec /i nitropy-v0.14.1-x64-windows-installer.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2BCD1294-5A3D-4421-9E19-039CC0ACA39F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nitrokey GmbH
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Nitrokey/pynitrokey
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.14.1
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 9.3
- GitHub stars
- 124
- GitHub forks
- 39
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NitrokeyGmbH.Nitropy
- MSI product code
- {2BCD1294-5A3D-4421-9E19-039CC0ACA39F}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nitropy free?
Yes. Nitropy is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Nitropy 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 Nitropy 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 Nitropy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Nitropy 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 Nitropy?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 13, 2023.
