.NSI File Extension

Nullsoft Scriptable Install System Script

NSI file extension is commonly associated with NSIS script files. Nullsoft defined the NSI Script format. NSI file format works with software that installs on Windows. The NSI file format belongs to t...

General Information

Title NSI File Extension
Extension .nsi
Full Form Nullsoft Scriptable Install System Script
File Type Script File
Developer Nullsoft
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define installer
Additional Functions Customize installation
Features Scriptable, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Installation Yes
Packaging Yes
Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code
Best Practices Script validation, Safe sourcing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version Varies with NSIS version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nsh, .exe (compiled)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NSIS Free Windows
HM NIS Edit Free Windows
Notepad++ Free Windows
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux