Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Markdown, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis and PostgreSQL support
Publisher’s description
What is Algernon?
Algernon is an open-source database program for Windows from Alexander F. Rødseth. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.17.12, released on October 12, 2026. 13 versions are listed since June 9, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (xyproto/algernon) has 3,031 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Teal, Markdown, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis, TypeScript, npm-less React 19, SQLite, and PostgreSQL support ++”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Algernon is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Algernon 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:
9394BEDACA947FD38E799F88384C746FC7E14309955943756B394D49845F1C10· 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 xyproto/algernon repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy9
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Code review0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 3 years · about 3.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.17.12Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.11 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.10 | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.9 | May 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.8 | May 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.7 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.6 | April 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.5 | November 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id xyproto.algernon -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alexander F. Rødseth
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/xyproto/algernon
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.17.12
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 3.9
- GitHub stars
- 3,031
- GitHub forks
- 149
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- xyproto.algernon
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Algernon free?
Yes. Algernon is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is Algernon 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 Algernon 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 Algernon 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 Algernon?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2023.
Can I use Algernon without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Algernon?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Redis on Windows. The alternatives page compares them.
