The DOD/DISA STIG Viewer tool provides the capability to view one or more XCCDF (Extensible
Configuration Checklist Description Format) formatted STIGs in an easy-to-navigate, human-readable
format.
Publisher’s description
What is STIG Viewer?
STIG Viewer by DoD Cyber Exchange is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.8.0, released on August 18, 2026. The version history goes back to September 4, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,314 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: STIG Viewer is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is STIG Viewer safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.dod.cyber.mil, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AEB46F4D195B803AD7816BC7BB764280641EABC70CD0F8543D8BCDB0F00C92C6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.0Latest | August 18, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.7.0 | March 2, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.6.0 | September 4, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DoD.STIGViewer -echoco install stigviewer -ymsiexec /i U_STIGViewer-win32_x64-3-8-0_msi.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E905648D-369D-4D55-A495-6D26D396593B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DoD Cyber Exchange
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.8.0
- Released
- August 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,314
- Website
- public.cyber.mil
- winget ID
- DoD.STIGViewer
- Chocolatey package
- stigviewer
- MSI product code
- {E905648D-369D-4D55-A495-6D26D396593B}
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Frequently asked questions
Is STIG Viewer free?
Yes. STIG Viewer is free to use.
Is STIG Viewer safe to download?
The download comes from dl.dod.cyber.mil, 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 STIG Viewer 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 STIG Viewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does STIG Viewer 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 STIG Viewer?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 4, 2025.