rmstale is a tool to remove stale files recursively below a given directory. Files and folders older than a defined period are removed.
Publisher’s description
What is rmstale?
rmstale by danstis is open-source Windows software in the disk & usb tools category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among disk & usb tools in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.19.36, released on August 1, 2026. The version history goes back to March 28, 2024: 25 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,460 times. The source code on GitHub (danstis/rmstale) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and gdu.
Project description on GitHub: “rmstale is a tool to remove stale files recursively below a given directory. Files and folders older than a defined period are removed.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
In short: rmstale is an open-source disk & usb tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is rmstale 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:
98B623E713A8C11585AA3E747F4F8700A78DD86D21E45BE41BAD1BEECB423CF6· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the danstis/rmstale repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Published packages10
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 25 versions ›25 versions over 2 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.19.36Latest | August 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.19.35 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.19.34 | July 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.19.33 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.19.32 | July 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.19.31 | July 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.19.30 | July 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.19.29 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id danstis.rmstale -echoco install rmstale -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- danstis
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/danstis/rmstale
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.19.36
- Released
- August 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 28, 2024
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 10.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,460
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- danstis.rmstale
- Chocolatey package
- rmstale
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is rmstale free?
Yes. rmstale is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is rmstale 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 rmstale 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.
Does rmstale run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of rmstale?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 28, 2024.
Can I use rmstale without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to rmstale?
Rufus, Ventoy, gdu, unetbootin and smartmontools. The alternatives page compares them.
