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ArtCraft’s app directory and product pages.
Is ArtCraft Safe to
Download and Use?
A practical way to check sources, release files and software risks before installing a Crafting App.
Short Answer
ArtCraft publishes open-source Crafting Apps through its official website and GitHub repositories. Confirm the source and file integrity before installing. Those checks do not guarantee that a build has no vulnerabilities or that your files will work perfectly.
Which Sources Are Official?
github.com/storytold
Official project repositories and releases.
Craft Apps Guide is an independent guide, not the official ArtCraft download site.
How to Verify a Download
Start at an official source
Open the app page or its storytold repository.
CHECK
The address matches the official domain.
Open the latest release
Read the release title and list of files.
CHECK
The app and release are identifiable.
Choose the matching file
Check operating system, CPU and package type.
CHECK
The file matches your computer.
Compare the checksum
When a checksum is supplied, compare SHA-256 values.
CHECK
The two values match exactly.
Security vs Stability
| Question | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Source & integrity | Where the file came from; whether bytes match the listed checksum |
| Software security | Whether a build has vulnerabilities or unsafe behavior |
| Workflow stability | Whether documents, images and projects behave as expected |
A matching hash shows agreement with the published file value. It does not prove the absence of vulnerabilities or perfect PSD, DOCX or XLSX compatibility.
SHA-256 Check
Advanced users can use the tools included with their system. Replace file-path with the path to your download.
Windows PowerShell
Get-FileHash file-path -Algorithm SHA256macOS
shasum -a 256 file-pathLinux
sha256sum file-pathCompare only with a value on the same official release page. If no official checksum is supplied, do not substitute an invented value.
Pre-install Checklist
- Use the official ArtCraft site or storytold repository.
- Choose the correct OS and CPU build.
- Read the release notes and verify the filename.
- Compare SHA-256 when an official value is supplied.
- Keep originals of important files and try a copy first.