Cross-platform, unofficial CLI for Cloudflare Warp
Publisher’s description
What is wgcf?
wgcf is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from ViRb3. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.1, released on October 11, 2026. 7 versions are listed since June 30, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ViRb3/wgcf) has 8,824 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “🚤 Cross-platform, unofficial CLI for Cloudflare Warp”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: wgcf is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is wgcf 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:
E222FD9443D7CB3264D825A3E86967797FC9C938507C5D93E3CC21E4AED11DCC· 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 ViRb3/wgcf repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Static code analysis2
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Branch protection0
- 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 1 year · about 5.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 2.3.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 2.2.32 | July 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 2.2.31 | May 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.2.30 | January 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 2.2.29 | August 22, 2025 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.2.27 | June 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ViRb3.wgcf -escoop install main/wgcfProgram files (.exe): wgcf.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install wgcfInformation
- Publisher
- ViRb3
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ViRb3/wgcf
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 5.5
- GitHub stars
- 8,824
- GitHub forks
- 875
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ViRb3.wgcf
- Scoop package
- main/wgcf
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is wgcf free?
Yes. wgcf is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is wgcf 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 wgcf 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.
Does wgcf run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of wgcf?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 30, 2025.
Can I use wgcf without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to wgcf?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
