Halloy

by Squidowlv2026.7.2

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Halloy is an open-source IRC client written in Rust, with the Iced GUI library. It aims to provide a simple and fast client for Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id squidowl.halloy --exact --version 2026.7.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Halloy

Halloy uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

halloy-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Halloy →

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Installers · v2026.7.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-32810affects <=2026.4Mar 20, 2026
Halloy is an IRC application written in Rust. In versions on \*nix and macOS prior to commit f180e41061db393acf65bc99f5c5e7397586d9cb, halloy creates its config directory and files using default umask permissions, which typically results in `0644` on files and `0755` on director...
Patch Vendor advisory
medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-32733affects <=2026.4Mar 20, 2026
Halloy is an IRC application written in Rust. Prior to commit 0f77b2cfc5f822517a256ea5a4b94bad8bfe38b6, the DCC receive flow did not sanitize filenames from incoming `DCC SEND` requests. A remote IRC user could send a filename with path traversal sequences like `../../.ssh/autho...
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Halloy on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id squidowl.halloy --exact --version 2026.7.2. winget downloads the installer from Squidowl and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Halloy silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id squidowl.halloy --exact 2026.7.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Halloy?

Halloy uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: halloy-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Halloy via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id squidowl.halloy --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Halloy's Apps & Features entry.

Is Halloy free?

Halloy is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/squidowl/halloy/releases/tag/2026.7.1) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Halloy work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Halloy directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Halloy up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id squidowl.halloy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Halloy from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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