Prints a steam locomotive if you type sl instead of ls
Publisher’s description
What is sl?
sl is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from sl. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.5, released on January 14, 2025. 3 versions are listed since November 27, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (scaryrawr/sl) has 7 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “SL(1): Cure your bad habit of mistyping”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: sl is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is sl 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:
C895B6963F65DDD3E06801F91E644932945563D4B359343063ECFA7703CBCE0F· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.5Latest | January 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.0.0 | December 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.06.0 | November 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ScaryRawr.SL -esl-6.1.5-win64.exe /SProgram files (.exe): sl.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install slInformation
- Publisher
- sl
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/scaryrawr/sl
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.1.5
- Released
- January 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 27, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 7
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ScaryRawr.SL
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is sl free?
Yes. sl is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is sl 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 sl 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 sl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does sl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of sl?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 27, 2024.
What are alternatives to sl?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
