A desktop app in the style of a cmd terminal for accessing various scps
Publisher’s description
What is scpterminal?
scpterminal by mellobacon is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mellobacon/scp-terminal) has 36 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “A terminal to navigate scp articles from https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/”
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: scpterminal is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is scpterminal 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:
069DA9348420BAF491400E2F46B293B5F5D615CA6F3CDDDCB79B86566C7D52AB· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.1.0Latest | December 16, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mellobacon.scpterminal -emsiexec /i scpterminal.0.0.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {93F511B0-F191-45F4-A40A-E26532A87B5A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- mellobacon
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- GPL3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mellobacon/scp-terminal
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.0.1.0
- Released
- December 16, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- December 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 36
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mellobacon.scpterminal
- MSI product code
- {93F511B0-F191-45F4-A40A-E26532A87B5A}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is scpterminal free?
Yes. scpterminal is open-source software under the GPL3 licence.
Is scpterminal 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 scpterminal 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 scpterminal be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does scpterminal support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does scpterminal run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use scpterminal without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to scpterminal?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, lazygit and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
