Graphical explorer program written in C#, for browsing BACnet devices (run on Windows & Linux).
Supports BACnet MS/TP, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, SecureConnect
Basic functions for read, write, read multiple, write multiple, iam, whois, subscribeCOV, notify, WriteFile, ReadFile etc.
Includes three demo server applications : a generic server, a wall mounted room controller simulator, a weather server (gets data from an Internet webservice).
Includes a lot of samples C# source code.
Raspberry Pi server sample code, also tested on Beaglebone & Intel Edison.
Bacnet/Mstp capture tool (only Wireshark and an Rs485 adaptor are required)
BACnet/SC Hub sample application.
Publisher’s description
What is Yabe?
Yabe by Yabe Authors is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.0, released on August 14, 2025. The version history goes back to August 21, 2023: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Yabe is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Yabe safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A24C6CF2C1296BF625D34337DE2C4B74F05F5B63458662733E93E461AEBB19FB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.0Latest | August 14, 2025 | 2.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.0 | January 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.2 | December 5, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.1 | August 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id YABE.YetAnotherBacnetExplorer -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Yabe Authors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Released
- August 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- YABE.YetAnotherBacnetExplorer
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yabe free?
Yes. Yabe is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Yabe safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 Yabe 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 Yabe be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Yabe 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 Yabe?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 21, 2023.