Another League of Legends helper.
Publisher’s description
What is ChampR?
ChampR is an open-source pc game program for Windows from Al Cheung. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI and Portable. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.1, released on April 9, 2023. 42 versions are listed since May 17, 2020, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (cangzhang/ChampR) has 1,690 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “🐶 Yet another League of Legends helper”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ChampR is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ChampR 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:
671ABB81C7CE0C1ACE528D7B1C9F2E32C7E592FBDB93834B95EEB89CCD7AA298· 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 42 versions ›42 versions over 3 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.1Latest | April 9, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.11 | October 19, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.10 | October 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.9 | October 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.8 | October 10, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.7 | October 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.6 | September 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.5 | September 11, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id cangzhang.champ-r -emsiexec /i ChampR_2.0.1_fix_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {3B6934B4-AF51-42F8-B0E0-0C7E4241B0BA} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Al Cheung
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cangzhang/ChampR
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Released
- April 9, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 42
- Updates / year
- 14.5
- GitHub stars
- 1,690
- GitHub forks
- 129
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- cangzhang.champ-r
- MSI product code
- {3B6934B4-AF51-42F8-B0E0-0C7E4241B0BA}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChampR free?
Yes. ChampR is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is ChampR 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 ChampR 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 ChampR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ChampR 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 ChampR?
The versions page lists all 42 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 17, 2020.
What are alternatives to ChampR?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
