Cross-platform CLI for native secret stores
Publisher’s description
What is secret?
secret is an open-source program for Windows from asnowfix. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.1, released on October 18, 2026. 3 versions are listed since June 12, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (asnowfix/secret) has 2 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “standalone CLI masquerading desktop's built-in secret manager(s)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: secret is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is secret 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:
A13BEC3FAB3FAAACE63561CB06D66A364B19E3ABC599A0CC542F184199761B69· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.1Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.3.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.1 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id asnowfix.secret -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- asnowfix
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/asnowfix/secret
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.3.1
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- asnowfix.secret
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is secret free?
Yes. secret is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is secret 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 secret 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 secret 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 secret?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2026.
Can I use secret without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.