About Symlink Creator
A GUI app for creating symbolic links, based on mklink.
Symlink Creator 2.0.1
A GUI app for creating symbolic links, based on mklink.
- By Arnob Paul
- Open Source
- Portable
Technical details
| Publisher | Arnob Paul |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator |
| Requirements | Windows 10 version 1903 or later |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.10, Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2, Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install Symlink Creator from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator -e
Symlink Creator adds this command to the command line: symlinkcreator.
Symlink Creator version history
2.0.0
1.3.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Symlink Creator free?
Yes. Symlink Creator is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Symlink Creator?
The latest version is 2.0.1.
Is it safe to download Symlink Creator?
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 ba41b1e7df2d6b58302e4721e1c2b33ac5ae7539addcfb7b880a062dab72652c.
Which Windows versions does Symlink Creator support?
Symlink Creator requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall Symlink Creator?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Symlink Creator and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator -e.
Is there a portable version of Symlink Creator?
Yes. Symlink Creator is available as a portable ZIP archive (Symlink.Creator.x64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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