Strongly-timed, Concurrent, and On-the-fly Music Programming Language.
Publisher’s description
What is ChucK?
ChucK by Stanford University CCRMA is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 39.0 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.2.2, released on March 19, 2024. The version history goes back to June 11, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ChucK is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ChucK safe to download?
- The file is served by chuck.stanford.edu; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BA883F8F7FC5D3C8BA3C003D8C29402FB5E53E5584CA322E30FEF89DFBD56C3B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.2.2Latest | March 19, 2024 | 39.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.2.0 | June 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CCRMA.ChucK -emsiexec /i chuck-1.5.2.2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CDF4DF8C-D4D8-44A9-8414-370A47C11A8C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stanford University CCRMA
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.5.2.2
- Released
- March 19, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- winget ID
- CCRMA.ChucK
- MSI product code
- {CDF4DF8C-D4D8-44A9-8414-370A47C11A8C}
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChucK free?
Yes. ChucK is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is ChucK safe to download?
The download comes from chuck.stanford.edu; 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 ChucK 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 ChucK be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ChucK 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 ChucK?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2023.