ShellRS is a free, open-source SSH client written in Rust: host management, terminals, WinSCP-style SFTP and port forwarding in one GPU-rendered window, for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Publisher’s description
What is ShellRS?
ShellRS is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from since2006.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ShellRS is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ShellRS safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.shellrs.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
362CCB70A2F6F254FF4A4C4098C809ED6FD16731ED65C7ECC6293132615D94FE· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.18Latest | November 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id since2006.ShellRS -eShellRS-0.1.18-windows-x86_64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- since2006
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.1.18
- Released
- November 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- shellrs.com
- winget ID
- since2006.ShellRS
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShellRS free?
Yes. ShellRS is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is ShellRS safe to download?
The download comes from dl.shellrs.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 ShellRS 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 ShellRS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ShellRS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ShellRS without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ShellRS?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and cURL. The alternatives page compares them.
