The Confluent command-line interface (CLI), confluent, enables developers to manage both Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform and is source-available under the Confluent Community License (for more details, check out the Announcing the Source Available Confluent CLI blog post). The Confluent CLI is feature-packed to help users go from learning Confluent to building automated workflows.
Publisher’s description
What is Confluent CLI?
Confluent CLI is a proprietary cloud storage & sync program for Windows from Confluent, Inc.. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.60.0, released on April 30, 2026. 11 versions are listed since August 26, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (confluentinc/cli) has 81 stars. Similar programs include AWS Command Line Interface, Syncthing and Rclone.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI for Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.6 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Confluent CLI is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Confluent 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:
B103470502043EE010DAEA7357BC0B5368DCCA666DCDCE4D5BE0189F7E1DEFC8· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 2 years · about 6.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.60.0Latest | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit ZIP |
| 4.55.0 | March 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit Portable |
| 4.30.1 | July 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.29.0 | June 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.26.0 | April 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.24.0 | April 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.23.0 | April 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.22.0 | April 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ConfluentInc.Confluent-CLI -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Confluent, Inc.
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Confluent Community License Agreement
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/confluentinc/cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.60.0
- Released
- April 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 6.6
- GitHub stars
- 81
- GitHub forks
- 37
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ConfluentInc.Confluent-CLI
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Confluent CLI free?
Confluent CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Confluent Community License Agreement). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Confluent 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 Confluent 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.
Does Confluent 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 Confluent CLI?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 26, 2024.
Can I use Confluent CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Confluent CLI?
AWS Command Line Interface, Syncthing, Rclone, Dropbox and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
