Python frame stack sampler for CPython
Publisher’s description
What is Austin?
Austin is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Gabriele N. Tornetta. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI and Portable. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.7.0, released on October 14, 2024. 3 versions are listed since June 11, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,363 times. The source code on GitHub (P403n1x87/austin) has 2,211 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Python frame stack sampler for CPython”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Austin is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Austin 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:
2F1272E4F47F64483F910DFC0C26F6B65A20ECC09A614A34C1A0365EEA426158· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7.0Latest | October 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 3.6.0 | October 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.5.0 | June 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id P403n1x87.austin -echoco install austin -ymsiexec /i austin-4.0.0-win64.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install austinInformation
- Publisher
- Gabriele N. Tornetta
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/P403n1x87/austin
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 3.7.0
- Released
- October 14, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,363
- GitHub stars
- 2,211
- GitHub forks
- 67
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- P403n1x87.austin
- Chocolatey package
- austin
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin free?
Yes. Austin is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Austin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Austin?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2023.
What are alternatives to Austin?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
