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Publisher’s description
What is CAT CLI?
CAT CLI is a proprietary terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Data Tools s.r.o..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 72.3 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.0, released on October 15, 2026. 21 versions are listed since November 2, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 365 times. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.1 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: CAT CLI is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CAT CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by docs.justcat.it, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D043551BD2C15582EE8E9B009F89F2765C89419CA6DB68C3CE171FCBA2DD19B5· 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 3 years · about 7.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0Latest | October 15, 2026 | 72.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.0 | October 5, 2026 | 72.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.3.0 | February 23, 2026 | 46.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.2.0 | January 29, 2026 | 45.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.0 | December 31, 2025 | 45.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.4 | October 22, 2025 | 45.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.0.1 | March 18, 2025 | 44.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.0.1 | November 23, 2024 | 42.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DataTools.CATCLI -echoco install catcli -ycat-cli-3.1.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Data Tools s.r.o.
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Commercial
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 2, 2023
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 7.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 365
- Website
- justcat.it
- winget ID
- DataTools.CATCLI
- Chocolatey package
- catcli
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Frequently asked questions
Is CAT CLI free?
CAT CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Commercial). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is CAT CLI safe to download?
The download comes from docs.justcat.it, 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 CAT CLI 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 CAT CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CAT CLI 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 CAT CLI?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 2, 2023.
What are alternatives to CAT CLI?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
