Cacher is the code snippet organizer that empowers professional developers and their teams to get more coding done, faster.
Publisher’s description
What is Cacher?
Cacher by Penguin Labs, LLC is proprietary Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among version control in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 71.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.43.2, released on February 25, 2022. The version history goes back to July 11, 2021: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 52,326 times. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
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
In short: Cacher is a version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cacher safe to download?
- The file is served by s3.amazonaws.com; 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:
6935A51829EC53DE90287D195DDC15D8497549C412238A87B75645E942E0AABB· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.43.2Latest | February 25, 2022 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.43.1 | February 16, 2022 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.43.0 | January 19, 2022 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.42.7 | December 21, 2021 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.42.2 | August 23, 2021 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.42.1 | July 11, 2021 | 71.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.30.4 | July 11, 2021 | 53.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PenguinLabs.Cacher -echoco install cacher -yscoop install extras/cacher"Cacher Setup 2.43.2.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask cacherInformation
- Publisher
- Penguin Labs, LLC
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.43.2
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 11, 2021
- Versions listed
- 7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 52,326
- Website
- cacher.io
- winget ID
- PenguinLabs.Cacher
- Chocolatey package
- cacher
- Scoop package
- extras/cacher
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cacher free?
Cacher 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 Cacher safe to download?
The download comes from s3.amazonaws.com; 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 Cacher 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 Cacher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Cacher support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Cacher 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 Cacher?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 11, 2021.
Can I use Cacher without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Cacher?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
