Compiler for C# as you know it but with Go-inspired tooling (small, selfcontained, and native executables)
Publisher’s description
What is bflat?
bflat is an open-source program for Windows from Michal Strehovsky. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.0.2, released on February 28, 2024. 3 versions are listed since November 21, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (bflattened/bflat) has 3,979 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “C# as you know it but with Go-inspired tooling (small, selfcontained, and native executables)”
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
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: bflat is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is bflat 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:
25B03214C6085607EC2EC5FC86139C93E054EDD60266296E708F763455961E7E· 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0.2Latest | February 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.0.1 | December 28, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 8.0.0 | November 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MichalStrehovsky.bflat -escoop install main/bflatProgram files (.exe): bflat.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Michal Strehovsky
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bflattened/bflat
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 8.0.2
- Released
- February 28, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 3,979
- GitHub forks
- 123
- Website
- flattened.net
- winget ID
- MichalStrehovsky.bflat
- Scoop package
- main/bflat
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is bflat free?
Yes. bflat is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is bflat 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 bflat 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 bflat run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of bflat?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 21, 2023.
Can I use bflat without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.