Dotter is a dotfile manager and templater.
Dotfiles are configuration files that usually live in the home directory and start with a dot. Often times, it is desirable to have a backup of all the configurations on your system, which is why a lot of users have their dotfiles saved in a git repository, then symlinking them to their target locations using ln -s.
However, there are several issues with that barebones approach:
- Hard to keep track of what comes from where once you have more than a handful of dotfiles
- Tedious to setup on a new machine - you need to manually create every single link
- No real way to handle differences between machines - say you want the battery meter on your bar to not appear on your desktop machine
Dotter aims to solve all those problems by providing a flexible configuration and automatic templating or symlinking to the target locations.
Publisher’s description
What is Dotter?
Dotter by SuperCuber is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. 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 0.13.5, released on July 13, 2026. The version history goes back to February 16, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (SuperCuber/dotter) has 2,022 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “A dotfile manager and templater written in rust 🦀”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Dotter is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Dotter 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:
DB2008898F2B81972A86F77F340F2EF44C4B3DFFD01C61BBA52D0BD804510C37· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13.5Latest | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.13.4 | August 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.13.3 | September 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.13.1 | February 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SuperCuber.Dotter -escoop install main/dotterProgram files (.exe): dotter.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install dotterInformation
- Publisher
- SuperCuber
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Unlicense
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SuperCuber/dotter
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.13.5
- Released
- July 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- GitHub stars
- 2,022
- GitHub forks
- 77
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SuperCuber.Dotter
- Scoop package
- main/dotter
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dotter free?
Yes. Dotter is open-source software under the Unlicense licence.
Is Dotter 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 Dotter 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 Dotter 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 Dotter?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 16, 2025.
Can I use Dotter without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Dotter?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
