QIAGEN CLC Server Command Line Tools provides a command line client for the QIAGEN CLC Genomics Server. This client software can be used to launch bioinformatics analyses including workflows, import and export data, and carry out utility operations such as moving, renaming, and deleting data. Commands can be run directly or included in scripts.
Publisher’s description
What is CLC Server Command Line Tools?
CLC Server Command Line Tools by QIAGEN Aarhus A/S is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE 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 26.0.6, released on September 9, 2026. The version history goes back to July 10, 2025: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CLC Server Command Line Tools is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CLC Server Command Line Tools 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:
60FB47A1AB266DDCD65245D578A0BADF05B3AF49FF4BE643E8BE7F3FB8AE869D· 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 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 | July 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QIAGEN.CLCServerCommandLineTools -eCLCServerCommandLineTools_26_0_6.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
- 6
- winget ID
- QIAGEN.CLCServerCommandLineTools
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Frequently asked questions
Is CLC Server Command Line Tools free?
CLC Server Command Line Tools 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 Server Command Line Tools 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 Server Command Line Tools 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 Server Command Line Tools be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CLC Server Command Line Tools 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 Server Command Line Tools?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 10, 2025.