Microsoft SQL Server command-line interface.
Publisher’s description
What is Sqlcmd Tools?
Sqlcmd Tools by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It ranks 18th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI and Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 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 1.10.0, released on March 3, 2026. The version history goes back to September 11, 2022: 18 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 200,303 times. The source code on GitHub (microsoft/go-sqlcmd) has 611 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “The new sqlcmd, CLI for SQL Server and Azure SQL (winget install sqlcmd / sqlcmd create mssql / sqlcmd open ads)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Sqlcmd Tools is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Sqlcmd Tools 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:
50C441F39C7087679BC23A957FD1AE1C67A0B47DFE7B93EF611921F41FD5697C· 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 microsoft/go-sqlcmd repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Code review10
- Security policy10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies8
- Static code analysis7
- Branch protection5
- Actively maintained1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 3 years · about 5.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.0Latest | March 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.0 | July 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.8.2 | December 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.8.0 | July 16, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.0 | June 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.6.0 | January 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIARM MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.5.0 | November 16, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSIARM MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.4.0 | September 18, 2023 | — | ARM64 MSIARM MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Sqlcmd -echoco install sqlcmd -ymsiexec /i sqlcmd-amd64.msi /qn /norestart /qnmsiexec /x {A35E535D-B9AA-4753-89A8-B8D68638ABC7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/go-sqlcmd
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 1.10.0
- Released
- March 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 19, 2022
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 5.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 200,303
- GitHub stars
- 611
- GitHub forks
- 92
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Sqlcmd
- Chocolatey package
- sqlcmd
- MSI product code
- {A35E535D-B9AA-4753-89A8-B8D68638ABC7}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sqlcmd Tools free?
Yes. Sqlcmd Tools is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Sqlcmd Tools 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 Sqlcmd Tools 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 Sqlcmd Tools be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Sqlcmd Tools run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Sqlcmd Tools?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 11, 2022.
What are alternatives to Sqlcmd Tools?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Beekeeper Studio and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
