CLI proxy that reduces LLM token consumption by 60-90% on common dev commands. Single Rust binary, zero dependencies
Publisher’s description
What is rtk?
rtk is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from rtk-ai. It ranks 28th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on October 25, 2026. 21 versions are listed since April 17, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 132 times. The source code on GitHub (rtk-ai/rtk) has 84,245 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI proxy that reduces LLM token consumption by 60-90% on common dev commands. Single Rust binary, zero dependencies”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: rtk is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is rtk 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:
C9A8F7A8BAD471E64A343314168F38D2399A06FA327CDF5772FB0E645D99EA6F· 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 21 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.0 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.52.0 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.51.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| v0.50.0 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| v0.48.0 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| v0.47.0 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rtk-ai.rtk -echoco install rtk -yscoop install main/rtkRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install rtkInformation
- Publisher
- rtk-ai
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rtk-ai/rtk
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 21
- Chocolatey downloads
- 132
- GitHub stars
- 84,245
- GitHub forks
- 5,359
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- rtk-ai.rtk
- Chocolatey package
- rtk
- Scoop package
- main/rtk
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is rtk free?
Yes. rtk is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is rtk 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 rtk 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 rtk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of rtk?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 17, 2026.
Can I use rtk without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to rtk?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
