A Palworld dedicated server manager: memory-leak watchdog, one-click SteamCMD install/update, scheduled restarts and backups, crash auto-recovery, a settings editor, and a self-hosted Discord bot.
Publisher’s description
What is palctl?
palctl by SteveWeed79 is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: palctl is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is palctl 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:
44B9A575E53B6BC589344103CFA64A252A974120482FD05E8C1D7C9DBEB7DA80· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SteveWeed79.palctl -epalctl-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SteveWeed79
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SteveWeed79/palctl
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- July 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SteveWeed79.palctl
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Frequently asked questions
Is palctl free?
Yes. palctl is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is palctl 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 palctl 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 palctl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does palctl 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 palctl?
Caddy, Universal Media Server, Jellyfin Media Player, Papercut SMTP and Plex. The alternatives page compares them.
