Cognitive Agent Runtime Layer for AI coding agents
Publisher’s description
What is cARL?
cARL is an open-source program for Windows from goldjg. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.2, released on October 25, 2026. 8 versions are listed since July 14, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (goldjg/cARL) has 14 stars.
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: cARL is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is cARL 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:
6DD84DCBE48493E5A12A072E32AC2C22823260D17254F9C9072B3CAE02E2BC7C· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.2Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.0 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.0-rc.1 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.0 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.5.0 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.3 | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.2 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id goldjg.cARL -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- goldjg
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/goldjg/cARL
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 14
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- goldjg.cARL
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is cARL free?
Yes. cARL is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is cARL 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 cARL 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 cARL 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 cARL?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 14, 2026.
Can I use cARL without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.