Bridge to Windows OpenSSH agent from Pageant protocol. The OpenSSH agent has the keys and this proxies pageant requests to it.
Publisher’s description
What is WinSSH-Pageant?
WinSSH-Pageant by Nathan Beals is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.1, released on December 24, 2022. The version history goes back to March 22, 2022: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ndbeals/winssh-pageant) has 398 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and Tabby.
Project description on GitHub: “Bridge to Windows OpenSSH agent from Pageant. This means the openssh agent has the keys and this proxies pageant requests to it.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: WinSSH-Pageant is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinSSH-Pageant 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:
D2E857B2BBD12ABAE9D7B7E3D54B284F9AD901C5E8AF38CDCC6DEB5556D95093· 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 ndbeals/winssh-pageant repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review1
- Pinned dependencies1
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1Latest | December 24, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.0 | December 16, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.2.0 | April 12, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.0 | March 22, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NathanBeals.WinSSH-Pageant -emsiexec /i winssh-pageant-v2.3.1_amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {602B7902-5435-4BE7-91E6-B4275C3AB74C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nathan Beals
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- BSD 3-Clause License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ndbeals/winssh-pageant
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Released
- December 24, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 22, 2022
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 398
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NathanBeals.WinSSH-Pageant
- MSI product code
- {602B7902-5435-4BE7-91E6-B4275C3AB74C}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to WinSSH-Pageant
See all ›-
PowerShell7.6.9.0PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.Open source699.2K ↓ -
Open source820.8K ↓ -
Open source85.7K ↓ -
Alacritty0.17.0Alacritty is a free and open-source GPU accelerated terminal emulator focused on performance and simplicity.Open source75.9K ↓ -
QPDF12.4.2QPDF is a command-line tool and C++ library that performs content-preserving transformations on PDF files.Open source2.1M ↓ -
Open source832.7K ↓ -
PuTTY0.85.0.0A free implementation of SSH and Telnet for Windows and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator.Open source5.3M ↓ -
Open source1.5M ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is WinSSH-Pageant free?
Yes. WinSSH-Pageant is open-source software under the BSD 3-Clause License licence.
Is WinSSH-Pageant 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 WinSSH-Pageant 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 WinSSH-Pageant be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does WinSSH-Pageant support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does WinSSH-Pageant 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.
Where can I download an older version of WinSSH-Pageant?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 22, 2022.
What are alternatives to WinSSH-Pageant?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Tabby, Alacritty and QPDF. The alternatives page compares them.
