Windows service wrapper for arbitrary commands
Publisher’s description
What is Shawl?
Shawl by mtkennerly is open-source Windows software. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.0, released on May 3, 2026. The version history goes back to May 22, 2023: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mtkennerly/shawl) has 956 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows service wrapper for arbitrary commands”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Shawl is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is Shawl 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:
F883C5D09C9BEAE2EFAEABD8513E7D3F57CD1D0864CEC3DF4F4A7B6EE904351C· 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 mtkennerly/shawl repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Actively maintained2
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Security policy0
- 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 3 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.0Latest | May 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.8.0 | December 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.7.0 | January 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.0 | March 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.0 | May 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mtkennerly.shawl -escoop install extras/shawlRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- mtkennerly
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mtkennerly/shawl
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Released
- May 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- GitHub stars
- 956
- GitHub forks
- 33
- winget ID
- mtkennerly.shawl
- Scoop package
- extras/shawl
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shawl free?
Yes. Shawl is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Shawl 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 Shawl 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 Shawl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Shawl?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2023.
Can I use Shawl without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
