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Publisher’s description
What is SkyRoof?
SkyRoof by Alex Shovkoplyas is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.29, released on April 25, 2026. The version history goes back to June 14, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (VE3NEA/SkyRoof) has 258 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A Windows app for Hams and satellite enthusiasts”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SkyRoof is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SkyRoof 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:
FDDC430B0C3517967B786875E8938F0015E9154266EAAEF943446C771C17BD12· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.29Latest | April 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.26 | February 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.7-beta | June 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AlexShovkoplyas.SkyRoof -eSkyRoofSetup-v.1.29.zip /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alex Shovkoplyas
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/VE3NEA/SkyRoof
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.29
- Released
- April 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 258
- GitHub forks
- 27
- Website
- ve3nea.github.io
- winget ID
- AlexShovkoplyas.SkyRoof
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SkyRoof free?
Yes. SkyRoof is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is SkyRoof 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 SkyRoof 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 SkyRoof be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SkyRoof run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SkyRoof?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 14, 2025.