Is MAS (Microsoft Activation Scripts) safe to use? (sh.itjust.works)

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I want to install MAS to my clubhouse's computer so I can share MS Office with our member, but I wonder if it's really safe.

Some people on Reddit say that it's a trojan

https://www.reddit.com/r/pchelp/comments/1crolj9/reinstalled_windows_10_and_windows_security/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/16rdsc4/regret_using_microsoft_activation_scripts/

They say that I can check the source code since it's open sourced, but I'm not sure. It's too complex, and downloading several files inside a script. I haven't checked yet but it can be downloading some blobs, idk.

Also the domain of the official page sounds suspicious... "mass grave"??

Edit: I use Debian btw

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[-] empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I've always just used the KMS activation method from ms guides dot com. Avoids running anything local (that's not already baked into Windows). I haven't had to use it for a year or so but my machines are still working so I am pretty sure it is still current.

The KMS method can be batch scripted too so it's a single run for your family member.