Crystal is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language. With syntax inspired by Ruby, it’s a compiled language with static type-checking. Types are resolved by an advanced type inference algorithm.
Publisher’s description
What is Crystal?
Crystal by Manas Technology Solutions is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Crystal.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.22.1, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to March 7, 2023: 26 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (crystal-lang/crystal) has 20,465 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .cr. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “The Crystal Programming Language”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.2 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Crystal is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Crystal 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:
71C4F789F41115A6EB70DD9A6DF2014F75E80AC3B73446E70DEC7634A198F91E· 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 crystal-lang/crystal repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies5
- No dangerous workflows0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 26 versions ›26 versions over 4 years · about 7.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.22.1Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.22.0 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.21.1 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.21.0 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.20.3 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.20.2 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.20.1 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 1.20.0 | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CrystalLang.Crystal -escoop install main/crystalcrystal-1.22.1-windows-x86_64-msvc-unsupported.exe /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTARTProgram files (.exe): crystal.exe, shards.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install crystalInformation
- Publisher
- Manas Technology Solutions
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/crystal-lang/crystal
- Written in
- Crystal
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 1.22.1
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 7.2
- GitHub stars
- 20,465
- GitHub forks
- 1,729
- Website
- crystal-lang.org
- winget ID
- CrystalLang.Crystal
- Scoop package
- main/crystal
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal free?
Yes. Crystal is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Crystal 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 Crystal 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 Crystal be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Crystal 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 Crystal?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 7, 2023.
Can I use Crystal without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Crystal?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
