Command-line client for WebSockets, like netcat (or curl) for ws:// with advanced socat-like functions.
Publisher’s description
What is websocat?
websocat is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 19 times. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: websocat is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is websocat 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:
284339B5B86F2B11496137D97B6705BB2EF27E64F21527C1BA240BDB6177BA3B· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14.1Latest | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install websocat -yscoop install main/websocatProgram files (.exe): websocat.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install websocatInformation
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.14.1
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 19
- Website
- github.com
- Chocolatey package
- websocat
- Scoop package
- main/websocat
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is websocat free?
Yes. websocat is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is websocat 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.
Does websocat run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use websocat without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to websocat?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, yq and cURL. The alternatives page compares them.
