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KMS Server Emulator written in Python

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Quick Overview

py-kms is an open-source Python-based Key Management Server (KMS) emulator. It allows users to activate Microsoft products, such as Windows and Office, without connecting to Microsoft's official KMS servers. This project is intended for educational and testing purposes only.

Pros

  • Provides a free alternative to Microsoft's KMS activation
  • Written in Python, making it cross-platform compatible
  • Supports various Microsoft products, including Windows and Office
  • Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • May violate Microsoft's terms of service if used improperly
  • Requires technical knowledge to set up and configure
  • Could potentially be used for software piracy
  • May not always be up-to-date with the latest Microsoft product activation methods

Code Examples

As py-kms is not a code library but rather a standalone application, there are no specific code examples to provide. The project is used by running the server and configuring clients to connect to it for activation.

Getting Started

To get started with py-kms:

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/SystemRage/py-kms.git

  2. Install the required dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

  3. Run the KMS server:

    python3 pykms_Server.py

  4. Configure your Microsoft product to use your py-kms server for activation. This typically involves setting the KMS server address using Windows command prompt or PowerShell.

Note: Use this software responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and license agreements.

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py-kms (Python):

def getResponse(self):
    response = self.generateResponse()
    return response

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int getResponse(const REQUEST *const Request, RESPONSE *const Response, BYTE *const hwId) {
    int result = generateResponse(Request, Response, hwId);
    return result;
}

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  • py-kms is written in Python, making it easier to understand and modify for those familiar with the language
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  • vlmcsd provides broader platform support and more frequent updates
  • Both projects aim to emulate KMS servers, but their implementations and target audiences differ

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History

py-kms is a port of node-kms created by cyrozap, which is a port of either the C#, C++, or .NET implementations of KMS Emulator. The original version was written by CODYQX4 and is derived from the reverse-engineered code of Microsoft's official KMS.

Features

  • Responds to v4, v5, and v6 KMS requests.
  • Supports activating:
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows 7
    • Windows 8
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows 10 ( 1511 / 1607 / 1703 / 1709 / 1803 / 1809 )
    • Windows 10 ( 1903 / 1909 / 20H1 )
    • Windows Server 2008
    • Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Windows Server 2012
    • Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Windows Server 2016
    • Windows Server 2019
    • Microsoft Office 2010 ( Volume License )
    • Microsoft Office 2013 ( Volume License )
    • Microsoft Office 2016 ( Volume License )
    • Microsoft Office 2019 ( Volume License )
    • It's written in Python (tested with Python 3.6.9).
    • Supports execution by Docker, systemd, Upstart and many more...
    • Includes a GUI for simple managing.
    • Uses sqlite for persistent data storage.

Documentation

The wiki has been completly reworked and is now available on readthedocs.com. It should you provide all necessary information how to setup and to use py-kms , all without clumping this readme. The documentation also houses more details about activation with py-kms and how to get GVLK keys.

Quick start

  • To start the server, execute python3 pykms_Server.py [IPADDRESS] [PORT], the default IPADDRESS is 0.0.0.0 ( all interfaces ) and the default PORT is 1688. Note that both the address and port are optional. It's allowed to use IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. If you have a IPv6-capable dual-stack OS, a dual-stack socket is created when using a IPv6 address.
  • To start the server automatically using Docker, execute docker run -d --name py-kms --restart always -p 1688:1688 pykmsorg/py-kms.
  • To show the help pages type: python3 pykms_Server.py -h and python3 pykms_Client.py -h.
  • For launching py-kms GUI make the file pykms_Server.py executable with chmod +x /path/to/folder/py-kms/pykms_Server.py, then simply run pykms_Server.py by double-clicking.

License

  • py-kms is Unlicense
  • py-kms GUI is MIT © Matteo ℱan