Desktop application for creating shield reports. schild.report is a modern solution for creating reports with data from the Schild database, which can completely replace the report designer supplied with Schild.
Publisher’s description
What is schild.report?
schild.report by Bernd Homuth is open-source Windows software in the pdf tools category. It is written in Svelte.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.6.125, released on January 12, 2023. The version history goes back to August 16, 2021: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (schild-report/schild.report) has 9 stars. Similar programs include Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2 and wkhtmltox.
Project description on GitHub: “Desktop Anwendung zum Erstellen von Schild-Reports. Installationsdateien unter 'releases'.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.4 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: schild.report is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is schild.report 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:
C2EEB5B5AFDCD9E6000A193FD485A47E0010439DDD24B4F9197BA421D23D5D87· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 1 year · about 6.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.125Latest | January 12, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.122 | May 22, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.121 | March 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.0.120 | February 11, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.0.119 | December 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.0.116 | December 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.0.115 | October 14, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.0.0 | August 21, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id schild-report.schild-report -emsiexec /i schild.report.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {3EFF3AEF-E2C1-4C8A-A05E-BAE1F09ABB9D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bernd Homuth
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/schild-report/schild.report
- Written in
- Svelte
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.6.125
- Released
- January 12, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- August 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 6.4
- GitHub stars
- 9
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- schild-report.schild-report
- MSI product code
- {3EFF3AEF-E2C1-4C8A-A05E-BAE1F09ABB9D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is schild.report free?
Yes. schild.report is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is schild.report 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 schild.report 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 schild.report be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does schild.report 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 schild.report?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 16, 2021.
Can I use schild.report without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to schild.report?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
