The OpenDsc Pull Server is a REST API-based centralized configuration server that integrates with the LCM for pull mode operations. It provides configuration storage and distribution, composite configurations, node registration and management with mTLS authentication, automatic certificate rotation, compliance reporting, multi-database support (SQLite, SQL Server, PostgreSQL), and interactive API documentation via Scalar.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenDsc Server?
OpenDsc Server is an open-source 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.
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 Server is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenDsc Server 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:
DD7F1992CB6FB9E3A0E4AA1663DCB26D41208F24F9BB45085EC6A9B280AA984F· 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 | April 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenDsc.Server -emsiexec /i OpenDSC.Server-0.5.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {ADAF2413-76CA-41FE-8B25-D80D1744B82F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OpenDsc
- 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
- April 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 27
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OpenDsc.Server
- MSI product code
- {ADAF2413-76CA-41FE-8B25-D80D1744B82F}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenDsc Server free?
Yes. OpenDsc Server is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is OpenDsc Server 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 Server 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 Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenDsc Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
