Cross platform shell management
Publisher’s description
What is Aliae?
Aliae by Jan De Dobbeleer is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It needs Windows 10 1803 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.0, released on September 9, 2026. The version history goes back to July 5, 2023: 53 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 17 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (JanDeDobbeleer/aliae) has 181 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Alacritty and ConEmu.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross shell and platform alias management”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 17 a year)
In short: Aliae is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Aliae 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:
86510D661254917180595041C45402F43E6640DA47C1C9F882334FDA515B77E5· 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 53 versions ›53 versions over 3 years · about 17 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.0Latest | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.5.0 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.4.1 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.4.0 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.3.0 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.2.0 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.1.2 | July 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.1.1 | July 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JanDeDobbeleer.Aliae -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path install-x64.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name aliae.cli | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install aliaeInformation
- Publisher
- Jan De Dobbeleer
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JanDeDobbeleer/aliae
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1803+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- September 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 5, 2023
- Versions listed
- 53
- Updates / year
- 16.7
- GitHub stars
- 181
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- aliae.dev
- winget ID
- JanDeDobbeleer.Aliae
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aliae free?
Yes. Aliae is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Aliae 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 Aliae 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 Aliae be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Aliae support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1803 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Aliae run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Aliae?
The versions page lists all 53 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 5, 2023.
What are alternatives to Aliae?
PowerShell, Alacritty, ConEmu, QPDF and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
