Easily and securely send things from one computer to another. Easily and securely send things from one computer to another.
Publisher’s description
What is croc?
croc by schollz is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It ranks 35th by popularity among languages & sdks in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 11.5.5, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to December 6, 2022: 63 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 82,357 times. The source code on GitHub (schollz/croc) has 40,709 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Easily and securely send things from one computer to another :crocodile: :package:”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
- Large user base
In short: croc is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is croc 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:
B7D266BCCE9D88BEB4DEE9D4F7F174382C5688BBB78832F557F8FC11586F0B10· 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 schollz/croc repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Fuzzing10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Security policy9
- Pinned dependencies4
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Branch protection0
- 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 63 versions ›63 versions over 4 years · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5.5Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 11.5.4 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 11.5.3 | September 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 11.5.2 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 11.5.1 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 11.5.0 | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 11.4.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 11.3.6 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id schollz.croc -echoco install croc -yscoop install main/crocRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install crocInformation
- Publisher
- schollz
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/schollz/croc
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 11.5.5
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 6, 2023
- Versions listed
- 63
- Updates / year
- 16.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 82,357
- GitHub stars
- 40,709
- GitHub forks
- 1,637
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- schollz.croc
- Chocolatey package
- croc
- Scoop package
- main/croc
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is croc free?
Yes. croc is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is croc 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 croc 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 croc run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of croc?
The versions page lists all 63 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 6, 2022.
Can I use croc without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to croc?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
