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'''Nullsoft Scriptable Install System''' (NSIS) is a [[Software|software]] for creating [[Installation (computer programs)|installation programs]] for the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] operating system. It was originally developed by [[Nullsoft]], who used the installer for their media player [[Winamp]], among others. Today, NSIS is [[free software]] and is licensed under the [[zlib License|zlib/libpng License]].

The source code of NSIS and the downloads are offered through [[SourceForge]], where NSIS was awarded ''Project of the Month'' in January 2006. The installer is a popular open-source alternative to commercial installers like [[InstallShield]].{{sfn | Dey | 2021 | p=339}}

NSIS itself consists only of a [[Command-line interface|command-line]] compiler and a [[Graphical user interface|graphical user interface]] for the compiler, which aids in compiling and simplifies some settings. HoweverThe installer includes [[LZMA]] compression, several[[Plug-in (computing)|plug-in]] support, multilingual features.{{sfn | Dey | 2021 | p=339}}
Several other [[#third-party front-ends]] for NSIS are available.

When using NSIS in software products, it is not possible to obtain a certification from Microsoft as "Designed for Windows Vista" because NSIS is not capable of generating the necessary Windows Installer files.