Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot
Publisher’s description
What is Sharik?
Sharik by marchellodev is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It ranks 36th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for 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 Chocolatey package has been downloaded 366 times. The source code on GitHub (marchellodev/sharik) has 1,277 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Sharik is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Sharik 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:
E76ED364DA3082C48F84F5E9B1DA494023D77E18049318EF0F9B58B3B0982F88· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0Latest | September 12, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id marchellodev.Sharik -echoco install sharik -yscoop install extras/sharikmsiexec /i sharik_v3.1_windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C5001722-1431-489E-BE3A-B6E16D8749DE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- marchellodev
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/marchellodev/sharik
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- September 12, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- August 2, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 366
- GitHub stars
- 1,277
- GitHub forks
- 115
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- marchellodev.Sharik
- Chocolatey package
- sharik
- Scoop package
- extras/sharik
- MSI product code
- {C5001722-1431-489E-BE3A-B6E16D8749DE}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sharik free?
Yes. Sharik is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Sharik 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 Sharik 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 Sharik 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 Sharik support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Sharik run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Sharik?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
