This is a keystroke launcher for Windows and macOS.
Publisher’s description
What is ueli?
ueli by Oliver Schwendener is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It ranks 25th by popularity among system utilities in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.29.1, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 40 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 26,699 times. The source code on GitHub (oliverschwendener/ueli) has 4,610 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-Platform Keystroke Launcher”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.2 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ueli is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ueli 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:
D60B26136B5C08362C51C1863FF3BE545B34E46366CBC6FF602E8FBE9BBCA166· 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 oliverschwendener/ueli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 40 versions ›40 versions over 6 years · about 7.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.29.1Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.29.0 | June 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.28.1 | May 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.28.0 | April 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.27.1 | February 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.27.0 | February 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.26.0 | November 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.25.1 | August 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OliverSchwendener.ueli -echoco install ueli -yscoop install extras/ueliUeli-Setup-9.29.1.exe /Smsiexec /x {743C7893-82E7-57BB-9B44-23E25EEC8C57} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oliver Schwendener
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/oliverschwendener/ueli
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 9.29.1
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 40
- Updates / year
- 7.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 26,699
- GitHub stars
- 4,610
- GitHub forks
- 273
- Website
- ueli.app
- winget ID
- OliverSchwendener.ueli
- Chocolatey package
- ueli
- Scoop package
- extras/ueli
- MSI product code
- {743C7893-82E7-57BB-9B44-23E25EEC8C57}
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Frequently asked questions
Is ueli free?
Yes. ueli is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ueli 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 ueli 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 ueli be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ueli 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 ueli?
The versions page lists all 40 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use ueli without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ueli?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
