DNA, RNA and protein sequence data analysis.
Publisher’s description
What is CLC Main Workbench?
CLC Main Workbench is a proprietary program for Windows from QIAGEN Aarhus A/S.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.0.6, released on September 9, 2026. 7 versions are listed since June 12, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .clc.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CLC Main Workbench is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CLC Main Workbench safe to download?
- The file is served by download.clcbio.com; 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:
EF88830CBAAF14EFB8B2E52E0762511B45449FBF4AD3E9BB1E7DA5F57554989B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 1 year · about 5.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.0.6Latest | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.0.5 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.0.4 | May 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.0.2 | January 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.0.1 | December 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.0.3 | August 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.0.2 | June 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QIAGEN.CLCMainWorkbench -eCLCMainWorkbench_26_0_6_64.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- QIAGEN Aarhus A/S
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 26.0.6
- Released
- September 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 5.6
- winget ID
- QIAGEN.CLCMainWorkbench
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CLC Main Workbench free?
CLC Main Workbench is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is CLC Main Workbench safe to download?
The download comes from download.clcbio.com; 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 CLC Main Workbench 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 CLC Main Workbench be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CLC Main Workbench 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 CLC Main Workbench?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2025.