A cross-platform serial port assistant on Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS systems.
Publisher’s description
What is SerialPortAssistant?
SerialPortAssistant is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from KangLin studio. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.35, released on October 1, 2026. 3 versions are listed since December 3, 2025, 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 (KangLin/SerialPortAssistant) has 234 stars. Similar programs include Node.js (LTS), OpenCode and RStudio.
Project description on GitHub: “This project is a cross-platform serial port assistant. It can run on WINDOWS, linux、android、macos system. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
In short: SerialPortAssistant is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SerialPortAssistant 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:
12A05A94FE9A2ECEC57379AC80D5F42860AAF34FB9A8ECA5833B4A78DDF21BF6· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.35Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.34 | August 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.33 | December 3, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KangLin.SerialPortAssistant -eSerialPortAssistant_v0.5.35_win64_msvc2022_64_qt6.10.3_Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.KangLin.SerialPortAssistantInformation
- Publisher
- KangLin studio
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/KangLin/SerialPortAssistant
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.5.35
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 234
- GitHub forks
- 69
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- KangLin.SerialPortAssistant
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Frequently asked questions
Is SerialPortAssistant free?
Yes. SerialPortAssistant is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is SerialPortAssistant 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 SerialPortAssistant 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 SerialPortAssistant be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SerialPortAssistant run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SerialPortAssistant?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 3, 2025.
Can I use SerialPortAssistant without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SerialPortAssistant?
Node.js (LTS), OpenCode, RStudio, Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
