Declarative CLI Version manager written in Go.
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Publisher’s description
What is aqua?
aqua is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from aquaproj. It is written in Go.
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 2.65.2, released on October 22, 2026. 121 versions are listed since November 17, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 41 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 28,965 times. The source code on GitHub (aquaproj/aqua) has 1,875 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and cURL.
Project description on GitHub: “Declarative CLI Version manager written in Go. Support Lazy Install, Registry, and continuous update with Renovate. CLI version is switched seamlessly”
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
- Frequent updates (about 41 a year)
In short: aqua is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is aqua 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:
D22E7710CCFD45BA7DCCF582240E0A0089ED0A47092B7D3037ACB3829BA2027F· 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 aquaproj/aqua repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on August 31, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Dependency update tool10
- Actively maintained10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Signed releases10
- Licence declared9
- Restricted token permissions6
- No known vulnerabilities6
- Branch protection3
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
- Security policy0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 121 versions ›121 versions over 3 years · about 41 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.65.2Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.65.1 | October 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.65.0 | October 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.64.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.63.0 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.62.3 | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.62.2 | July 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.62.1 | July 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id aquaproj.aqua -echoco install aqua -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- aquaproj
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- mit
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/aquaproj/aqua
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.65.2
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 121
- Updates / year
- 41.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 28,965
- GitHub stars
- 1,875
- GitHub forks
- 76
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- aquaproj.aqua
- Chocolatey package
- aqua
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is aqua free?
Yes. aqua is open-source software under the mit licence.
Is aqua 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 aqua 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 aqua run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of aqua?
The versions page lists all 121 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 17, 2023.
Can I use aqua without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to aqua?
PowerShell, QPDF, cURL, Cygwin and Oh My Posh. The alternatives page compares them.
