Windows equivalent of Linux `sudo`.
Publisher’s description
What is win-sudo?
win-sudo is an open-source program for Windows from oleg-shilo. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.1, released on November 15, 2023. 2 versions are listed since November 14, 2023, 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 (oleg-shilo/win-sudo) has 11 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: win-sudo is an open-source Windows tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is win-sudo 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:
770D9A1F676294B2D0D515B129718D9BC954CB37A0BC9C8447524615A5B782B5· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | November 15, 2023 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 1.0.0 | November 14, 2023 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id oleg-shilo.win-sudo -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- oleg-shilo
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/oleg-shilo/win-sudo
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- November 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 1
- winget ID
- oleg-shilo.win-sudo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is win-sudo free?
Yes. win-sudo is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is win-sudo 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 win-sudo 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 win-sudo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of win-sudo?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 14, 2023.
Can I use win-sudo without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
