Tabbed, split-pane SSH client for Windows with organization-first features—renamable, color-coded, drag-and-drop tabs, SFTP browser, and flexible layouts. Built in Rust.
Publisher’s description
What is Rusty?
Rusty is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from hexajohnny. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI and EXE (WiX Burn). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.8, released on March 26, 2026. 6 versions are listed since February 23, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (hexajohnny/rusty) has 9 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Tabbed, split-pane SSH client for Windows with organization-first features—renamable, color-coded, drag-and-drop tabs, SFTP browser, and flexible layouts. Built in Rust.”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Rusty is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rusty 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:
ADBC6653FE8A78B2E127FBDE760817BCF24DBA17B62E2CF3D3AD2ED714B46965· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.8Latest | March 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.7 | March 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.5 | March 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.4 | March 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.3 | February 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.2 | February 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id hexajohnny.Rusty -emsiexec /i Rusty-0.1.8-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F64D351D-2013-4A36-86D7-757FD3322580} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hexajohnny
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hexajohnny/rusty
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI, EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 0.1.8
- Released
- March 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 9
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- hexajohnny.Rusty
- MSI product code
- {F64D351D-2013-4A36-86D7-757FD3322580}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rusty free?
Yes. Rusty is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Rusty 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 Rusty 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 Rusty be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Rusty run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Rusty?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 23, 2026.
What are alternatives to Rusty?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
