Automated changelog tool for preparing releases with lots of customization options.
Publisher’s description
What is changie?
changie is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from miniscruff. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.26.0, released on August 20, 2026. 9 versions are listed since June 1, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (miniscruff/changie) has 919 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Automated changelog tool for preparing releases with lots of customization options”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.4 a year)
In short: changie is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is changie 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:
86B1E2851D78BE2B52B04C8129442D4FCC8B29EDD839BCC893FE66486D72AE72· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the miniscruff/changie repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on November 2, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 1 year · about 7.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.26.0Latest | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.25.2 | August 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.25.1 | July 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.25.0 | June 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.24.2 | June 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.24.0 | November 22, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.23.0 | November 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.22.1 | July 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id miniscruff.changie -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install changieInformation
- Publisher
- miniscruff
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/miniscruff/changie
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.26.0
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 7.4
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 13
- GitHub stars
- 919
- GitHub forks
- 47
- Website
- changie.dev
- winget ID
- miniscruff.changie
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Frequently asked questions
Is changie free?
Yes. changie is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is changie 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 changie 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 changie run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of changie?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2025.
Can I use changie without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to changie?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
