Dolt is a SQL database that you can fork, clone, branch, merge, push and pull just like a git repository.
Connect to Dolt just like any MySQL database to run queries or update the data using SQL commands.
Use the command line interface to import CSV files, commit your changes, push them to a remote, or merge your teammate's changes.
Publisher’s description
What is Dolt?
Dolt is an open-source database program for Windows from DoltHub. It ranks 6th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 2.6.1, released on October 26, 2026. 551 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 99 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 47,769 times. The source code on GitHub (dolthub/dolt) has 24,708 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “Dolt – Git for Data”
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 99 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Dolt is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dolt 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:
1135511CE8BC307098167F47C73F1870688F24BAAA86C959CC53DB6AB6880BBE· 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 dolthub/dolt repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Security policy9
- Code review8
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 551 versions ›551 versions over 6 years · about 99 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.1Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.1 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.4.0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.5 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.4 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.3 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.2 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.1 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DoltHub.Dolt -echoco install dolt -yscoop install main/doltmsiexec /i dolt-windows-amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {321CF807-1345-41FA-9D76-014E79ED1198} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install doltInformation
- Publisher
- DoltHub
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dolthub/dolt
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.6.1
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 551
- Updates / year
- 98.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 47,769
- GitHub stars
- 24,708
- GitHub forks
- 901
- Website
- dolthub.com
- winget ID
- DoltHub.Dolt
- Chocolatey package
- dolt
- Scoop package
- main/dolt
- MSI product code
- {321CF807-1345-41FA-9D76-014E79ED1198}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dolt free?
Yes. Dolt is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Dolt 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 Dolt 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 Dolt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Dolt 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 Dolt?
The versions page lists all 551 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Dolt?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, MongoDB and Liquibase. The alternatives page compares them.
