The Advanced REST Client desktop application.
Publisher’s description
What is AdvancedRestClient?
AdvancedRestClient is an open-source program for Windows from Pawel Uchida-Psztyc. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 17.0.9, released on March 2, 2022. 7 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (advanced-rest-client/arc-electron) has 1,471 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Advanced REST Client - Desktop application”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: AdvancedRestClient is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AdvancedRestClient safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E122F343FCDB22558BF7987B5B1C9229E5865201F94F0AF581FEE24C7E7A352F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the advanced-rest-client/arc-electron repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Actively maintained0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.0.9Latest | March 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 17.0.8 | February 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 17.0.7 | February 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 17.0.6 | February 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 16.0.1 | August 5, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 16.0.0 | July 11, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 15.0.7 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PawelPsztyc.AdvancedRestClient -earc-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask advancedrestclientInformation
- Publisher
- Pawel Uchida-Psztyc
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/advanced-rest-client/arc-electron
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 17.0.9
- Released
- March 2, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 1,471
- GitHub forks
- 233
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PawelPsztyc.AdvancedRestClient
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Frequently asked questions
Is AdvancedRestClient free?
Yes. AdvancedRestClient is open-source software under the Apache License 2.0 licence.
Is AdvancedRestClient safe to download?
The download comes from github.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.
How do I install AdvancedRestClient with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AdvancedRestClient be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AdvancedRestClient run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AdvancedRestClient?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use AdvancedRestClient without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.