ARS gives coding agents like Claude Code and Codex a second Windows desktop, so they can
open apps, click and test while your mouse, keyboard and windows stay yours. A small corner
window shows what the agent is doing. Everything runs locally.
Publisher’s description
What is ARS?
ARS by Jefferson Kline is open-source Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ARS is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ARS 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:
32317B0B84ECD5D328EEF14A1F58C0CB694F865EBA684B807A668416AC040F0E· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.2Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JeffLepp.AgentsRideShotgun -eARS-Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jefferson Kline
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.3.2
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JeffLepp.AgentsRideShotgun
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ARS free?
Yes. ARS is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ARS 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 ARS 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 ARS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ARS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ARS without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ARS?
Codex CLI, Claude Code, OpenWork, ChatGPT by lencx and T3 Code. The alternatives page compares them.
