multi-shell, multi-command, argument completer
Publisher’s description
What is Carapace?
Carapace by rsteube is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.1, released on October 17, 2026. The version history goes back to June 30, 2024: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (carapace-sh/carapace-bin) has 1,997 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and fzf.
Project description on GitHub: “A multi-shell completion binary.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Carapace is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Carapace 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:
52DC95552BDAC34E8B4627C60612C29CDEF78A899331687FC9B6078674133177· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.1Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.8.0 | September 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.6 | September 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.5 | August 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.4 | June 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rsteube.Carapace -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- rsteube
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/carapace-sh/carapace-bin
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.8.1
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- GitHub stars
- 1,997
- GitHub forks
- 151
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- rsteube.Carapace
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carapace free?
Yes. Carapace is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Carapace 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 Carapace 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 Carapace 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 Carapace?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 30, 2024.
Can I use Carapace without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Carapace?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, fzf, QPDF and zoxide. The alternatives page compares them.
