Refined Evernote desktop app
Publisher’s description
What is Tusk?
Tusk is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Klaus Sinani. It ranks 28th by popularity among customisation in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.23.0, released on May 20, 2019. 27 versions are listed since April 29, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,230 times. The source code on GitHub (klaudiosinani/tusk) has 3,155 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Mattermost and Scribus.
Project description on GitHub: “Refined Evernote desktop app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Tusk is an open-source customisation tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Tusk 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:
61958DEDE28D8447AA222C2E7FEB5ABD9047D7EB68F8B4DFADC07ED2202585C6· 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
Recent versions
All 27 versions ›27 versions over 2 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.23.0Latest | May 20, 2019 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.22.0 | April 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.0 | April 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.20.0 | April 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.0 | April 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.0 | April 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.0 | April 28, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.0 | April 28, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id klaussinani.tusk -echoco install tusk.install -ytusk-setup-0.23.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Klaus Sinani
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/klaudiosinani/tusk
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.23.0
- Released
- May 20, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 13.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,230
- GitHub stars
- 3,155
- GitHub forks
- 241
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- klaussinani.tusk
- Chocolatey package
- tusk.install
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tusk free?
Yes. Tusk is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Tusk 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 Tusk 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 Tusk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Tusk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Tusk?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 29, 2021.
What are alternatives to Tusk?
PowerToys, Mattermost, Scribus, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
