Single command-line interface for all Salesforce DX features.
Publisher’s description
What is sfdx-cli?
sfdx-cli is an open-source program for Windows from Salesforce.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 2 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (forcedotcom/cli) has 572 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Salesforce CLI - Issues and Discussions only”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: sfdx-cli is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is sfdx-cli safe to download?
- The file is served by developer.salesforce.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
89CA75759F443EBB725CB5BF8A4336DB26C2BD523431B62902BA75D65FA85B41· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 forcedotcom/cli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review6
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.209.6Latest | November 27, 2023 | 2 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Salesforce.sfdx-cli -esfdx-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Salesforce
- Licence
- BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/forcedotcom/cli
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 7.209.6
- Released
- November 27, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 27, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 572
- GitHub forks
- 80
- Website
- developer.salesforce.com
- winget ID
- Salesforce.sfdx-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is sfdx-cli free?
Yes. sfdx-cli is open-source software under the BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License licence.
Is sfdx-cli safe to download?
The download comes from developer.salesforce.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 sfdx-cli 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 sfdx-cli be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does sfdx-cli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.