OpenDsc Resources provides a comprehensive set of built-in DSC v3 resources for managing Windows and cross-platform systems. Includes resources for managing environment variables, local groups, services, scheduled tasks, user accounts, user rights, shortcuts, optional features, security policies, file system ACLs, SQL Server, files, directories, symbolic links, JSON values, XML elements, and ZIP archives.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenDsc Resources?
OpenDsc Resources is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from OpenDsc. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (opendsc/opendsc) has 27 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “An open platform for developing, managing, and operating Microsoft DSC environments.”
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
In short: OpenDsc Resources is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenDsc Resources 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:
EB45B1859008201AA7AD3A4B020CA30E1A54610E15EC5B0979C28EE5F940A898· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.1Latest | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenDsc.Resources -emsiexec /i OpenDSC.Resources-0.5.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {6721C041-92B9-482B-B136-BCDF527C0792} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OpenDsc
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/opendsc/opendsc
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.5.1
- Released
- March 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 27
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OpenDsc.Resources
- MSI product code
- {6721C041-92B9-482B-B136-BCDF527C0792}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenDsc Resources free?
Yes. OpenDsc Resources is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is OpenDsc Resources 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 OpenDsc Resources 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 OpenDsc Resources be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenDsc Resources run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to OpenDsc Resources?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
