Skywire node implementation
Publisher’s description
What is Skywire?
Skywire by Skycoin is Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is v1.3.34, released on February 10, 2026. The version history goes back to September 10, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (skycoin/skywire) has 82 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “Skywire Node implementation”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Skywire is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Skywire 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:
4A4072F9CC17460BE97ED968761AE72B56B2444A7E007D16AE8759B7C96A3A18· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 skycoin/skywire repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 24, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Dependency update tool10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Security policy9
- Static code analysis9
- No binaries in the repository5
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Signed releases0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Pinned dependencies0
- No known vulnerabilities0
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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.3.34Latest | February 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| v1.3.33 | January 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| v1.3.32 | January 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| v1.3.31 | October 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.3.30 | September 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Skycoin.Skywire -emsiexec /i skywire-installer-v1.3.34-windows-amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {4366E055-A8F2-4107-A871-07AB187AAB10} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Skycoin
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- No License
- Source code
- github.com/skycoin/skywire
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- v1.3.34
- Released
- February 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 82
- GitHub forks
- 43
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Skycoin.Skywire
- MSI product code
- {4366E055-A8F2-4107-A871-07AB187AAB10}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skywire 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 Skywire 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 Skywire be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Skywire 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 Skywire?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 10, 2025.
What are alternatives to Skywire?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
