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Publisher’s description
What is wsly?
wsly by Mihai Valentin is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for Any CPU Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: wsly is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for Any CPU PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is wsly 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:
32D5D448ABC306ADE45860BC8170561C488B191D7A2A1AFC424AD1FFE7C629F2· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MihaiValentin.wsly -ewsly-1.1.2-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTARTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mihai Valentin
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MihaiValentin.wsly
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is wsly free?
Yes. wsly is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is wsly 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 wsly 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 wsly be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does wsly run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use wsly without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to wsly?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Alacritty, QPDF and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
