SPICE (the Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments) is a remote-display system built for virtual environments. The Guest Agent leverages the protocol to provide several features, such as client mouse mode, automatic adjustment of the Windows desktop resolution to the client resolution, and Support of copy and paste (text and images) between the active Windows session and the client.
Publisher’s description
What is Spice agent?
Spice agent is an open-source virtualisation program for Windows from The Spice Project.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 2.0 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.0 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Spice agent is an open-source virtualisation tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Spice agent safe to download?
- The file is served by spice-space.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
77629435705BC27DD7D2525E9D2084F72DBAB5FDBF310E812F91332FE18D00EB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.0Latest | December 7, 2021 | 2.0 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Spice.VDAgent -emsiexec /i spice-vdagent-x64-0.10.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C9D1F690-EEBA-40B8-B61C-2DA7C2A4FDA2} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Spice Project
- Category
- Virtualisation
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.10.0
- Released
- December 7, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- December 7, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gitlab.freedesktop.org
- winget ID
- Spice.VDAgent
- MSI product code
- {C9D1F690-EEBA-40B8-B61C-2DA7C2A4FDA2}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spice agent free?
Yes. Spice agent is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Spice agent safe to download?
The download comes from spice-space.org, 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 Spice agent 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 Spice agent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Spice agent 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.
What are alternatives to Spice agent?
Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, QEMU and Multipass. The alternatives page compares them.
