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NSIS

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a professional open source system to create Windows installers. It is designed to be small, flexible, and customizable via scripting, enabling creation of efficient installers with complex logic and minimal overhead.
Latest: 3.11
Last checked: Nov 4, 2025 4:51am
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Rank: 1438/8055
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Overview

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License: Open source (primarily zlib license)Installer: Script-based installer systemWinget: Available
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Version & Lifecycle

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Current: 3.11 N-2: 3.09 Update freq: Frequent (latest release March 2025)

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installer windows open source scripting nsis nullsoft

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Packaging Notes

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NSIS uses script files (.nsi) compiled into executable installers; supports Unicode and complex installation logic

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Widely used alternative to commercial installer systems; used by companies like Amazon, Dropbox, Ubisoft; supports Unicode installers and extensive customization.

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