Unreal Engine CLI helper tool
Publisher’s description
What is uec?
uec is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from MevLyshkin. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.0, released on November 12, 2024. 2 versions are listed since November 11, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Leinnan/uec) has 12 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Unreal Engine Command Line tools written in Rust”
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: uec is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is uec 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:
79CF4099F6C3A1E70B59CF3586F4A06A1C4FFE78CCF2E379176860A47B1E5AB7· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.0Latest | November 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.0 | November 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MevLyshkin.uec -emsiexec /i uec-0.3.0-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8D3B831C-2FC6-4512-BAF7-827AEF4366E7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MevLyshkin
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT Licence
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Leinnan/uec
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.3.0
- Released
- November 12, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MevLyshkin.uec
- MSI product code
- {8D3B831C-2FC6-4512-BAF7-827AEF4366E7}
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Frequently asked questions
Is uec free?
Yes. uec is open-source software under the MIT Licence licence.
Is uec 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 uec 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 uec be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does uec 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 uec?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 11, 2024.
What are alternatives to uec?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Windows File Manager and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
