Cabal is a system for building and packaging Haskell libraries and programs.
Publisher’s description
What is Cabal?
Cabal is an open-source program for Windows from Haskell.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. The main installer is 15.7 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.10.2.0, released on January 25, 2024. 8 versions are listed since January 30, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Cabal is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Cabal safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.haskell.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B09E335B2EBEAFA1DB5E1E5614E3E10FB37DA230A36865D76646AB27B2F3F46B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10.2.0Latest | January 25, 2024 | 15.7 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.10.1.0 | June 12, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.8.1.0 | January 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.6.2.0 | January 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.6.0.0 | January 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.4.1.0 | January 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.4.0.0 | January 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.2.0.0 | January 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id haskell.cabal -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cabal free?
Yes. Cabal is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is Cabal safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.haskell.org; 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 Cabal 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 Cabal 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 Cabal?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 30, 2024.
Can I use Cabal without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.