WinFsp 2024 Beta2 Navimatics LLC
winget install --id=WinFsp.WinFsp.Beta -e WinFsp enables developers to write their own file systems (i.e. "Windows drives") as user mode programs and without any knowledge of Windows kernel programming. It is similar to FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace) for Linux and other UNIX-like computers.
WinFsp 2024 Beta2 is a system software designed to enable developers to create custom file systems on Windows computers without requiring knowledge of Windows kernel programming. It provides runtime and development support for these custom file systems, allowing any information or storage to be organized and presented as a file system accessible via standard Windows file APIs.
Key Features:
- Mature and Stable: WinFsp is a mature software solution with millions of installations across various scales, from government to enterprise to individual use. It is known for its stability, with no known crashes or resource leaks.
- Semantically Correct: WinFsp strives for correct file system semantics and compatibility with the NTFS file system, ensuring reliable and consistent behavior.
- High Performance: WinFsp often outperforms competitors by an order of magnitude and can perform as well as NTFS in many scenarios.
- Easy-to-Use API: WinFsp provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use API for C, C++, .NET, FUSE, and Cygwin, enabling developers to integrate custom file systems seamlessly into their applications.
- Open Source with Flexible Licensing: WinFsp is open source under the GPLv3 license with a special exception for Free/Libre and Open Source Software. It also offers a commercial license for those requiring additional support or licensing terms.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers and organizations building custom file systems on Windows, WinFsp simplifies the creation of efficient, compatible, and scalable file system solutions without the need for kernel programming expertise. Its flexibility and robustness make it a trusted choice for large software companies, cloud services providers, and financial institutions worldwide. It can be installed via winget for easy setup.