Xecrets Cli is a powerful open source cryptographic command line toolbox using AxCrypt 1.x compatible file encryption. Encrypt, decrypt, list and pack files from scripts and the command line, on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Publisher’s description
What is Xecrets Cli?
Xecrets Cli by Axantum Software AB is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
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
- Also runs on Linux
In short: Xecrets Cli is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Key features
- AES-256 encryption
- Encrypt and decrypt individual files or all files in folders
- Encrypt text messages directly in the application
- Open and edit encrypted files with automatic re-encryption
- YubiKey hardware security key support
- SLIP-39 Shamir's Secret Sharing for password backup
- Available in English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Português and Svenska
- No internet connection is ever used
- 100% compatible with AxCrypt
- Cross-platform: Linux, Windows and macOS
AppStream · Flathub
Is Xecrets Cli 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:
C69E1D1A84F3B45CBFBAE08B9BF8720AA002CCC5509EE28044766A0B239BDB79· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1796Latest | October 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Axantum.XecretsCli -eProgram files (.exe): xecretscli.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.axantum.xecrets.ezInformation
- Publisher
- Axantum Software AB
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.3.1796
- Released
- October 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Axantum.XecretsCli
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Frequently asked questions
Is Xecrets Cli free?
Yes. Xecrets Cli is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Xecrets Cli 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 Xecrets Cli 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 Xecrets Cli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Xecrets Cli without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
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