Baulk is a minimalist, portable package manager for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Baulk?
Baulk by Baulk contributors is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.0.1146, released on May 23, 2026. The version history goes back to March 31, 2022: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (baulk/baulk) has 406 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “baulk - Minimal Package Manager for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
In short: Baulk is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Baulk 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:
E9D924FF470F9E6B5A4E2706BCABA2C24513615D1B9D70DD671F12D3481E2A7A· 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 20 versions ›20 versions over 4 years · about 4.8 a year
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Baulk.Baulk -eBaulkUserSetup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): baulk.exe, baulk-dock.exe, baulk-exec.exe, baulk-lnk.exe, baulk-update.exe, baulk-winlnk.exe, unscrew.exe, wind.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Baulk contributors
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/baulk/baulk
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.1.0.1146
- Released
- May 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- GitHub stars
- 406
- GitHub forks
- 37
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Baulk.Baulk
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baulk free?
Yes. Baulk is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Baulk 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 Baulk 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 Baulk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Baulk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Baulk?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2022.
Can I use Baulk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Baulk?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
