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Download Backyard AI 0.37.0 for Windows

Run AI models locally. One-click install w/ zero configuration.

Ahoy Labs, Inc. AI assistants & LLMs

Run AI models locally. One-click install w/ zero configuration.

Publisher’s description

What is Backyard AI?

Backyard AI by Ahoy Labs, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category.

Installation and requirements

The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 865.1 MB. 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

  • Documented silent install
  • Installs without administrator rights

Cons

  • Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
  • No native ARM64 build
  • No update for more than a year
  • Large download (865.1 MB)

In short: Backyard AI is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.

Is Backyard AI safe to download?

  • The file is served by desktop.backyard.ai, the publisher’s own domain
  • The download link uses HTTPS
  • A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file: 729628AFAA5901BDB2A959B381B7B5F5C4A68AF183469797C7C3618BF30D94CB · Open the VirusTotal report for this hash
  • The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
  • 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 ›
2025: 1 1 25
VersionDateSizeFiles
0.37.0Latest June 26, 2025 865.1 MB 64-bit EXE

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
wingetwinget install --id AhoyLabs.BackyardAI -e
silentwin32 --silent

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Information

Publisher
Ahoy Labs, Inc.
Category
AI assistants & LLMs
Licence
Proprietary
Price
See the publisher’s site
Requires
Windows 11 / 10
Architecture
64-bit
Installer
EXE
Version
0.37.0
Released
June 26, 2025
Added to the catalogue
June 26, 2025
Versions listed
1
Website
backyard.ai
winget ID
AhoyLabs.BackyardAI

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Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard AI free?

Backyard AI 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 Backyard AI safe to download?

The download comes from desktop.backyard.ai, 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 Backyard AI 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 Backyard AI be installed silently?

Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.

Does Backyard AI 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 Backyard AI without administrator rights?

Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.

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