The Smallstep agent is a cross-platform daemon that enrolls devices,
performs cryptographic device attestation (TPM, cloud, OS keystore),
and manages X.509 and SSH certificate lifecycle for endpoints
managed by the Smallstep platform.
Publisher’s description
What is step-agent?
step-agent is a proprietary program for Windows from Smallstep Labs, LLC. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.71.0, released on October 20, 2026. 15 versions are listed since April 28, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (smallstep/step-agent) has 2 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: step-agent is a Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is step-agent 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:
6C8696124DEE69FD264BA4DAFB996CEF63FD5B9F05A169600A78E3BB6951BB99· 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
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.71.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.70.0 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.69.3 | September 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.69.2 | August 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.69.1 | August 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.69.0 | August 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.68.0 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.67.3 | May 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Smallstep.step-agent -emsiexec /i step-agent_amd64.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Smallstep Labs, LLC
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/smallstep/step-agent
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.71.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 15
- GitHub stars
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- smallstep.com
- winget ID
- Smallstep.step-agent
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is step-agent free?
step-agent is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is step-agent 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 step-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 step-agent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does step-agent run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of step-agent?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 28, 2026.
