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Inno Setup is an open-source Windows installer builder for packaging and deploying desktop applications. It provides setup wizards, scripting, compression, uninstall support, and compatibility across supported Windows releases for developers and organizations.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebWindowsSelf-hosted
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5.7kstars
1.1kforks
1alternative
8features
2011since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Packaging and deploying Windows applications with reliable, customizable installers.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Windows application developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, windows, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: jrsoftware.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the CLI tools & terminal space, Inno Setup takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on packaging and deploying Windows applications with reliable, customizable installers. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for windows application developers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Jordan Russell and Martijn Laan, and it first shipped in 2011. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 5.7k stars and 196 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Setup Wizards, Installer Scripting, and compression.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Setup Wizards
  • Installer Scripting
  • Compression
  • Uninstall Support
  • Windows Compatibility
  • IDE

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
windows-installersoftware-deploymentsetup-builderpascal-scripting

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Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
BrowserWindowsSelf-hosted
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
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Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 5.7kActive maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 19:06 UTC
    Inno Setup seen via Saashub
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Frequently asked questions about Inno Setup

What is Inno Setup?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Inno Setup focuses on packaging and deploying Windows applications with reliable, customizable installers. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use Inno Setup?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Inno Setup is an open-source project built for windows application developers.
Is Inno Setup free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Inno Setup is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Inno Setup run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Inno Setup runs on the web and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Inno Setup still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 196 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Inno Setup?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Inno Setup, innoextract, and innounp.Inno Setupinnoextractinnounp
Who makes Inno Setup?
Inno Setup is developed by Jordan Russell and Martijn Laan.
When did Inno Setup launch?
Inno Setup first shipped in 2011.

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