AutoIt v3 is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting.
It uses a combination of simulated keystrokes, mouse movement and window/control manipulation in order to automate tasks
in a way not possible or reliable with other languages.
Publisher’s description
What is SciTE4AutoIt3?
SciTE4AutoIt3 is a proprietary text editor program for Windows from Jos van der Zande.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 5.4 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 13,203 times. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (5.4 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: SciTE4AutoIt3 is a text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SciTE4AutoIt3 safe to download?
- The file is served by autoitscript.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
31889854814CEC3248986D503631AA00CB92976F6B9F284010FBFD8CDB67938B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3.15.3Latest | January 26, 2024 | 5.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AutoIt.SciTE4AutoIt3 -echoco install scite4autoit3 -ySciTE4AutoIt3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jos van der Zande
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.3.15.3
- Released
- January 26, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 13,203
- Website
- autoitscript.com
- winget ID
- AutoIt.SciTE4AutoIt3
- Chocolatey package
- scite4autoit3
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SciTE4AutoIt3 free?
SciTE4AutoIt3 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SciTE4AutoIt3 safe to download?
The download comes from autoitscript.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 SciTE4AutoIt3 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 SciTE4AutoIt3 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SciTE4AutoIt3 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 SciTE4AutoIt3?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and FontForge. The alternatives page compares them.
