Open-source tool to build your Windows 10/11 script from scratch. It includes debloat, privacy, performance & app installing scripts.
Publisher’s description
What is WinScript?
WinScript is an open-source firewall & privacy program for Windows from flick9000. It ranks 46th by popularity among firewall & privacy in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.27.1, released on October 11, 2026. 78 versions are listed since February 13, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 47 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (flick9000/winscript) has 2,952 stars. Similar programs include OnionShare, Portmaster and DingTalk Workspace CLI.
Project description on GitHub: “Open-source tool to build your Windows script from scratch. It includes debloat, privacy, performance & app installing scripts.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 47 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WinScript is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinScript 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:
719C114D991200E8CBB726E5CFC11937C9FFE94F683BC83A640BA403A6ACAF0D· 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 78 versions ›78 versions over 2 years · about 47 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.27.1Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.26.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.25.1 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.25.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.24.0 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.23.0 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.22.1 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.22.0 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id flick9000.WinScript -ewinscript-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- flick9000
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/flick9000/winscript
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.27.1
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 78
- Updates / year
- 47.1
- GitHub stars
- 2,952
- GitHub forks
- 186
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- flick9000.WinScript
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinScript free?
Yes. WinScript is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is WinScript 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 WinScript 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 WinScript be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WinScript 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 WinScript?
The versions page lists all 78 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 13, 2025.
What are alternatives to WinScript?
OnionShare, Portmaster, DingTalk Workspace CLI, dnscrypt-proxy and WindowsSpyBlocker. The alternatives page compares them.
