Terminal coding agent for DeepSeek V4. It runs from the deepseek command, streams reasoning blocks, edits local workspaces with approval gates, and includes an auto mode that chooses both model and thinking level per turn.
Publisher’s description
What is CodeWhale?
CodeWhale by Hunter Bown is open-source Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category. It ranks 36th by popularity among ai assistants & llms in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.10.2, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to May 24, 2026: 42 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 22 times. The source code on GitHub (codewhale-hq/Codewhale) has 41,106 stars. Similar programs include Claude Code, Codex CLI and oh-my-pi.
Project description on GitHub: “Open-source agent for the terminal written in Rust. Use any provider or model. Issues & PRs always welcome”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: CodeWhale is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is CodeWhale 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:
578280BEC8D6E0EE9CFE97EE29DE817535689F4078D8AFD47384FF1941B1EE6C· 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 42 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.2Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.10.1 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.10.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.13 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.12 | September 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.11 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.10 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.9 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HunterBown.CodeWhale -echoco install codewhale -yProgram files (.exe): codewhale.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Hunter Bown
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/codewhale-hq/Codewhale
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.10.2
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 42
- Chocolatey downloads
- 22
- GitHub stars
- 41,106
- GitHub forks
- 3,568
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- HunterBown.CodeWhale
- Chocolatey package
- codewhale
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CodeWhale free?
Yes. CodeWhale is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is CodeWhale 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 CodeWhale 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.
Does CodeWhale 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 CodeWhale?
The versions page lists all 42 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 24, 2026.
Can I use CodeWhale without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to CodeWhale?
Claude Code, Codex CLI, oh-my-pi, ChatGPT and GPT4All. The alternatives page compares them.
