A filesystem in userspace (FUSE) with transparent encryption (when writing) and decryption (when reading).
Publisher’s description
What is securefs?
securefs by Siyuan Ren is open-source Windows software in the encryption category. It ranks 20th by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.0, released on October 1, 2025. The version history goes back to May 30, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 593 times. The source code on GitHub (netheril96/securefs) has 838 stars. Similar programs include Cryptomator, Keybase and GNU Privacy Guard.
Project description on GitHub: “Filesystem in userspace (FUSE) with transparent authenticated encryption”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: securefs is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is securefs 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:
F482E2C5F513A0DE921EBA2A2AF507AE578B4B2957153D0791F5A7EAAF02869A· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the netheril96/securefs repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | October 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.1 | May 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id netheril96.securefs -echoco install securefs -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Siyuan Ren
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/netheril96/securefs
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- October 1, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 593
- GitHub stars
- 838
- GitHub forks
- 72
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- netheril96.securefs
- Chocolatey package
- securefs
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is securefs free?
Yes. securefs is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is securefs 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 securefs 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 securefs 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 securefs?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 30, 2025.
Can I use securefs without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to securefs?
Cryptomator, Keybase, GNU Privacy Guard, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
