XPipe is a new type of shell connection hub and remote file manager that allows you to access your entire server infrastructure from your local machine. It works on top of your installed command-line programs and does not require any setup on your remote systems.
Publisher’s description
What is XPipe?
XPipe is a proprietary terminals & cli tool program for Windows from XPipe UG (haftungsbeschränkt). It ranks 40th by popularity among terminals & cli tools in this catalogue. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 24.9, released on October 25, 2026. 148 versions are listed since August 18, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 46 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 26,757 times. The source code on GitHub (xpipe-io/xpipe) has 14,611 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “Access your entire server infrastructure from your local desktop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 46 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: XPipe is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is XPipe 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:
5070F2F9CAA14145C63A4384EFF5D3BBEE25B97A892566E12174CFE53FC2C166· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 148 versions ›148 versions over 3 years · about 46 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.9Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 24.8 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 24.7.1 | October 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 24.7 | October 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 24.6 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 MSI |
| 24.5 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 24.4 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSIARM64 MSI |
| 24.3 | September 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id xpipe-io.xpipe -echoco install xpipe -yscoop install extras/xpipemsiexec /i xpipe-installer-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- XPipe UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0, Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/xpipe-io/xpipe
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 24.9
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 148
- Updates / year
- 46.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 26,757
- GitHub stars
- 14,611
- GitHub forks
- 569
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- xpipe-io.xpipe
- Chocolatey package
- xpipe
- Scoop package
- extras/xpipe
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is XPipe free?
XPipe is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Apache License 2.0, Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is XPipe 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 XPipe 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 XPipe be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does XPipe run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of XPipe?
The versions page lists all 148 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 18, 2023.
Can I use XPipe without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to XPipe?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
