Deterministic guardrails for AI-assisted development workflows
Publisher’s description
What is Anvil?
Anvil by eddacraft is proprietary Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.14.2-beta, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to April 17, 2026: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (eddacraft/anvil) has 3 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “anvil by eddacraft provides deterministic governance for AI-assisted development”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Anvil is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Anvil 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:
C23261949FCA8A543B915D8916AB24B87A899FA6AC1D86D41CF24697C931650C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 32 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14.2-betaLatest | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.14.1-beta | October 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.14.0-beta | October 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.13.1-beta | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.13.0-beta | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.12.0-beta | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.11.1-beta | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.11.0-beta | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id eddacraft.anvil -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- eddacraft
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/eddacraft/anvil
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.14.2-beta
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 32
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- eddacraft.anvil
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anvil free?
Anvil is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Anvil 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 Anvil 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 Anvil run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Anvil?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 17, 2026.
Can I use Anvil without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Anvil?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
