SikaLabs Utils
Publisher’s description
What is slu?
slu by Ondrej Sika & SikaLabs is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.103.0, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to May 1, 2023: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sikalabs/slu) has 19 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “SikaLabs Utils”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: slu is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is slu 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:
9B41AD05F1DE78C64879EF3EA5BE03550F64BC652E06E9F07E226E5627D021E2· 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 sikalabs/slu repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Published packages10
- Security policy9
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 3 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.103.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.102.0 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.100.0 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.99.0 | March 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.88.0 | June 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.84.0 | February 19, 2025 | — | Any CPU Portable |
| 0.81.0 | November 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.78.0 | August 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sikalabs.slu -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ondrej Sika & SikaLabs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sikalabs/slu
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.103.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- GitHub stars
- 19
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- sikalabs.slu
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is slu free?
Yes. slu is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is slu 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 slu 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 slu run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of slu?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 1, 2023.
Can I use slu without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
