an extensible simulator for pervasive computing
Publisher’s description
What is Alchemist?
Alchemist is an open-source program for Windows from Unibo. It is written in Kotlin.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 48.0.0, released on October 27, 2026. 216 versions are listed since March 13, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 82 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AlchemistSimulator/Alchemist) has 56 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Alchemist: an extensible simulator for pervasive computing”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 82 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Alchemist is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Alchemist 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:
3F5908C68829DD5C0532CE840FB1AAC643776C89C2BBC70A7EB07B4944A0A290· 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 216 versions ›216 versions over 3 years · about 82 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0.0Latest | October 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.8 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.7 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.6 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.5 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.4 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.3 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 47.0.2 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Unibo.Alchemist -emsiexec /i alchemist-48.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C93F666B-AAB5-3BF6-BB16-C657A6CF5936} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Unibo
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AlchemistSimulator/Alchemist
- Written in
- Kotlin
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 48.0.0
- Released
- October 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 13, 2024
- Versions listed
- 216
- Updates / year
- 82.4
- GitHub stars
- 56
- GitHub forks
- 50
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Unibo.Alchemist
- MSI product code
- {C93F666B-AAB5-3BF6-BB16-C657A6CF5936}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alchemist free?
Yes. Alchemist is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Alchemist 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 Alchemist 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 Alchemist be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Alchemist 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 Alchemist?
The versions page lists all 216 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 13, 2024.