Modern SSH client built in Rust — terminal, SFTP, and host management.
Publisher’s description
What is Oryxis?
Oryxis is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Wilson Glasser. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.22.0, released on October 25, 2026. 29 versions are listed since April 28, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (wilsonglasser/oryxis) has 383 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Alacritty and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Rust SSH Client & Terminal Emulator with an encrypted vault, SFTP, port forwarding, cloud discovery, and P2P sync. Windows, macOS, Linux.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Oryxis is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Oryxis 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:
88D9A0B76313B6526FEDD865724129E1759BC3B5CA90C6749C74A90A2A27E988· 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 29 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.22.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.0 | October 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.20.1 | October 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.20.0 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.0 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.0 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.0 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WilsonGlasser.Oryxis -escoop install extras/oryxisoryxis-user-setup-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Wilson Glasser
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/wilsonglasser/oryxis
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.22.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 29
- GitHub stars
- 383
- GitHub forks
- 27
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- WilsonGlasser.Oryxis
- Scoop package
- extras/oryxis
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oryxis free?
Yes. Oryxis is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Oryxis 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 Oryxis 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 Oryxis be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Oryxis run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Oryxis?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 28, 2026.
Can I use Oryxis without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Oryxis?
PowerShell, Alacritty, Oh My Posh, QPDF and Tabby. The alternatives page compares them.
