C Just in Time, compiler and interpreter
Publisher’s description
What is CJIT?
CJIT by Dyne.org foundation is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.2, released on April 13, 2026. The version history goes back to April 2, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dyne/cjit) has 545 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Tiny and portable C compiler”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CJIT is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CJIT 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:
80AF00AE96B8565C8B60C5C0FDDC2B40D97BF29242BABB39A27D8D0D5E7F238E· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 3.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | April 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.18.2 | April 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit Portable |
| 0.18.1 | April 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.17.2 | April 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dyne.CJIT -eCJIT_install.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dyne.org foundation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPLv3 License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dyne/cjit
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- April 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 3.9
- GitHub stars
- 545
- GitHub forks
- 30
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Dyne.CJIT
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CJIT free?
Yes. CJIT is open-source software under the GPLv3 License licence.
Is CJIT 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 CJIT 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 CJIT be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CJIT 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 CJIT?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 2, 2025.
Can I use CJIT without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to CJIT?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
