Dapr's official command-line tool
Publisher’s description
What is CLI?
CLI is an open-source program for Windows from Dapr. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.19.0-rc.1, released on October 13, 2026. 34 versions are listed since October 6, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dapr/cli) has 354 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Command-line tools for Dapr.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: CLI is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CLI 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:
3D6738F89C071327B6342FDEDFC9ACC6C92708AC913A4F2EBDFD34A17A4815B4· 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 dapr/cli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- 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 34 versions ›34 versions over 4 years · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.19.0-rc.1Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.18.0-rc.1 | May 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.1-rc.2 | April 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.1-rc.1 | March 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.0-rc.2 | January 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.16.0-rc.1 | July 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.15.0-rc.6 | February 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.15.0-rc.5 | February 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dapr.CLI.Preview -emsiexec /i dapr.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {B071464C-A8D2-4032-830A-658856A88C53} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dapr
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dapr/cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.19.0-rc.1
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2022
- Versions listed
- 34
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- GitHub stars
- 354
- GitHub forks
- 221
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Dapr.CLI.Preview
- MSI product code
- {B071464C-A8D2-4032-830A-658856A88C53}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CLI free?
Yes. CLI is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is CLI 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 CLI 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 CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CLI 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 CLI?
The versions page lists all 34 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 6, 2022.
