Tree command, improved.
Publisher’s description
What is tre-command?
tre-command is an open-source program for Windows from Daniel Duan. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dduan/tre) has 1,228 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Tree command, improved.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: tre-command is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is tre-command 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:
154FF87E848CEFA8176E69CBF06318456CD782BC55BF067E18F385C226D268CF· 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 dduan/tre repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0Latest | June 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id duan.tre -escoop install main/tre-commandmsiexec /i tre-v0.4.1-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {719C2B87-D777-41F4-841A-F2538C9F82A5} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install tre-commandInformation
- Publisher
- Daniel Duan
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dduan/tre
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Released
- June 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,228
- GitHub forks
- 31
- winget ID
- duan.tre
- Scoop package
- main/tre-command
- MSI product code
- {719C2B87-D777-41F4-841A-F2538C9F82A5}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is tre-command free?
Yes. tre-command is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is tre-command 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 tre-command 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 tre-command be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does tre-command run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.