Freeware
FAST — FEDFORTRESS Application & Software Tracker
Lightweight software tracking for purchases, licenses, and assignments. Offline-friendly after first setup, with change history and a secure view-only mode until unlocked.
About FAST
FAST helps you catalog and manage your organization’s software inventory (IDs, purchases, license types, quantities, assignments) with simple CSV export and change history. It’s distributed as freeware: free to download and use, closed-source, no warranty, and subject to the license below. Runs locally on Windows via Python.
- Track software IDs, purchase dates, costs, quantities
- License types (per user/computer/CPU) and assignments
- Built-in change history
- Secure “view-only” with unlock to edit
- Offline-friendly after first setup
Quick Start (Windows)
- Install Python 3.10+ (check “Add Python to PATH”).
- Download and unzip the FAST package.
- Double-click
RUN-WINDOWS.bat. On first run it creates a venv and installs required packages (internet required on first run only). - Open your browser to the URL printed in the window (typically
http://localhost:8001if you set FAST to 8001). - To stop FAST, close the window. To start again, run
RUN-WINDOWS.bat.
Release notes
- 1.0.0 – Initial public freeware release. Software grid, license fields, history, secure unlock flow.
Download
Direct link: /downloads/FAST-1.0.0.zip
Tip: verify the SHA-256 checksum before installing.
Requires Python 3.10+ and internet on first run only.
System requirements
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Python 3.10+ (installed with “Add Python to PATH”)
- Internet access on first run only to install packages
- ~250 MB free disk space
- Ability to run local .bat files (standard Windows permissions)
FAST Freeware License & Terms
License Grant. FEDFORTRESS LLC (“Licensor”) grants you (“Licensee”) a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the FAST software (“Software”) free of charge for internal purposes. The Software is provided in executable form only and is not open-source.
Restrictions. You may not: (a) sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or host the Software for third parties; (b) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law; (c) modify, alter, or create derivative works; (d) remove or obscure proprietary notices; (e) use in classified environments without separate written authorization; or (f) provide commercial managed services without Licensor’s prior written consent.
Redistribution. You may redistribute the original, unmodified installer/ZIP provided by Licensor without charge, provided you include this license, attribution to FEDFORTRESS LLC, and the original checksum. Charging any fee requires prior written permission.
Data & Privacy. The Software does not intentionally transmit customer data to Licensor. Logs may be generated locally. You are responsible for complying with your organization’s data handling and retention policies.
Updates. Licensor may release updates at its discretion. Updates may change or remove features. Use of updates is subject to this license.
No Warranty. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
Limitation of Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, REVENUE, OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Security & Export. You are responsible for validating the checksum, scanning the package, and implementing appropriate security controls. You agree to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations.
Government Use. For U.S. Government end users, the Software is a “commercial product” provided with only the rights set forth in this license. No endorsement by any Government entity is implied.
Termination. This license terminates automatically if you breach its terms. Upon termination, you must cease use and destroy copies in your possession.
Governing Law. This license is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Contact. For permissions, commercial use, or security inquiries, contact contact@fedfortress.com.