An R formatter and language server, written in Rust.
Publisher’s description
What is Air?
Air is an open-source developer utilitie program for Windows from Posit Software, PBC. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.12.0, released on October 1, 2026. 7 versions are listed since February 21, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (posit-dev/air) has 448 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .r. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “R formatter and language server”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Air is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Air 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:
D3EDBD1DD005A9E60D1A65AE94BFC9A71491AA0144969DAC80E8578155072796· 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
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 2 years · about 4.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.11.0 | July 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.0 | June 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.9.0 | March 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.5.0 | April 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.4.1 | February 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.4.0 | February 21, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Posit.Air -eProgram files (.exe): air.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Posit Software, PBC
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/posit-dev/air
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.12.0
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 4.4
- GitHub stars
- 448
- GitHub forks
- 36
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Posit.Air
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Air free?
Yes. Air is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Air 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 Air 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.
Does Air run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Air?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 21, 2025.
Can I use Air without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Air?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and delta. The alternatives page compares them.
