A tool like grep, optimized for programmers
Publisher’s description
What is ack?
ack is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 169 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 26,972 times. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (169 KB)
In short: ack is an open-source languages & sdk tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is ack safe to download?
- The file is served by beyondgrep.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
28A740DE59BDB52000A281AA89DC9D44A24A1F144CDFE4BC24B7D0582B40E90E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10.0Latest | 169 KB | Any CPU Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install ack -yscoop install main/ackProgram files (.exe): ack.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ackInformation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Artistic-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.10.0
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 26,972
- Website
- beyondgrep.com
- Chocolatey package
- ack
- Scoop package
- main/ack
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ack free?
Yes. ack is open-source software under the Artistic-2.0 licence.
Is ack safe to download?
The download comes from beyondgrep.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
Does ack run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use ack without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ack?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
