aube is a package manager for Node.js projects. It uses pnpm-style isolated node_modules for fast, disk-efficient installs.
Existing projects keep their lockfile format. aube reads and writes pnpm-lock.yaml, package-lock.json, npm-shrinkwrap.json, yarn.lock, and bun.lock in place. New projects without a supported lockfile get aube-lock.yaml.
Why Try It
- Fast installs. Warm installs are about 8x faster than pnpm and about 5x faster than Bun in the current benchmarks. Repeat test commands run up to 35x faster than pnpm and up to 5x faster than Bun.
- Existing lockfiles. Reads and writes pnpm-lock.yaml, package-lock.json, npm-shrinkwrap.json, yarn.lock, and bun.lock in place.
- Cheap repeat commands. aubr test, aube test, and aube exec vitest auto-install when dependencies are stale, then skip that work when nothing changed. aubx uses a local binary when one is installed, or a throwaway environment for one-off tools.
- Less disk use. A global content-addressable store lets projects share package files instead of keeping a full copy of the same dependencies in every checkout.
- Secure defaults. Out of the box, exotic transitive deps are blocked, lifecycle scripts wait for approval, trust downgrades fail at resolve, and brand-new releases sit in a 24h cooling window. One paranoid: true line adds the build jail and turns the soft gates into hard fails.
Publisher’s description
What is aube?
aube by en.dev is open-source Windows software. It is written in Rust.
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 2.8.3, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to May 17, 2026: 49 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 (aubepkg/aube) has 2,044 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast Node.js package manager”
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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: aube is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is aube 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:
79F4B2EA7B3DC0DCF0ADCFB94C18F07A2B22B92624249D66BBE2BFD049E7186D· 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 49 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.3Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.8.2 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.8.1 | October 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.8.0 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.7.2 | October 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.7.0 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.6.1 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.6.0 | September 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id aube.aube -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install aubeInformation
- Publisher
- en.dev
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/aubepkg/aube
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.8.3
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 49
- GitHub stars
- 2,044
- GitHub forks
- 68
- Website
- aube.en.dev
- winget ID
- aube.aube
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is aube free?
Yes. aube is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is aube 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 aube 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 aube run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of aube?
The versions page lists all 49 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 17, 2026.
Can I use aube without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.