RackStack is a menu-driven PowerShell tool that automates everything between "Windows is installed" and "server is in production." It provides 201 CLI actions and 60+ interactive menus covering networking, Hyper-V, SAN/iSCSI, clustering, VM deployment, cloud onboarding, and batch automation, all with undo, transaction rollback, and audit logging. Built for MSPs, sysadmins, and infrastructure teams who build Windows Servers repeatedly.
Technical details
Publisher
TheAbider
Version
1.123.1
Release date
2026-09-09
License
MIT
Installer type
portable
Architecture
x64
Package ID
TheAbider.RackStack
Requirements
Windows 7 or later
Install RackStack from the command line
Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=TheAbider.RackStack -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=TheAbider.RackStack -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=TheAbider.RackStack -e
RackStack adds this command to the command line: rackstack.
Yes. RackStack is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of RackStack?
The latest version is 1.123.1, released on Sep 9, 2026.
Is it safe to download RackStack?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 65559381cc4e7104cd48d13debc329523b06da3c7821f5f4a2ae767b0dfc4749.
Which Windows versions does RackStack support?
RackStack requires Windows 7 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall RackStack?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find RackStack and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=TheAbider.RackStack -e.
Is there a portable version of RackStack?
Yes. RackStack is available as a portable program (RackStack.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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