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Uploader
github.com/SamuelTulach/VirusTotalUploader
Antivirus & Malware Protection
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This open-source Windows Forms application uploads files to VirusTotal; the project notes it is not officially supported.
About Uploader
Uploader is an open-source C# Windows Forms desktop application for uploading files to VirusTotal. A user drags and drops a file into the app, and the upload uses a VirusTotal API key that the user creates by setting up a VirusTotal profile. The project is distributed as source code and through compiled releases and an installer on GitHub.
The app is not officially supported by VirusTotal. The README says it was created because the official VirusTotal desktop app is unmaintained, and it warns users not to download the app from third-party sites. Files are submitted to VirusTotal, an external service, and pricing information is not stated.
Key features
- Drag and drop files to upload them to VirusTotal
- C# Windows Forms desktop application
- Uses a user-supplied VirusTotal API key
- Open-source code can be built from source
- Compiled app and installer provided on GitHub releases
Best for: Windows users who want a desktop, drag-and-drop way to submit files to VirusTotal using their own API key.
Good for
- Open-source C# Windows Forms application.
- Supports drag-and-drop file upload to VirusTotal.
- Users can build the app from source instead of relying on a compiled download.
Watch out for
- Not officially supported by VirusTotal.
- Requires a VirusTotal API key.
- Files are uploaded to VirusTotal, an external service.
Uploader at a glance
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Uploader FAQ
How do I get an API key?
Go to the official VirusTotal page, create a profile, and copy your key.
How do I use Uploader?
Drag and drop a file into the app.
Where should I download it?
The README points to the repository's releases page for the compiled app and installer, and warns against downloading from third-party sites.
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