Dyad is a free, local, open-source AI app builder
Publisher’s description
What is Dyad?
Dyad by Will Chen is open-source Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category. It ranks 24th by popularity among ai assistants & llms in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-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 1.19.0, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to September 16, 2025: 41 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 38 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 185 times. The source code on GitHub (dyad-sh/dyad) has 22,031 stars. Similar programs include Codex CLI, Claude Code and ChatGPT.
Project description on GitHub: “Local, open-source AI app builder for power users ✨ v0 / Lovable / Replit / Bolt alternative 🌟 Star if you like it!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 38 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Dyad is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dyad 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:
51F3332F78333571C61D18E1C6E1B023DE638399CC05E025C4846AC8025B9004· 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 41 versions ›41 versions over 1 year · about 38 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.19.0Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.18.0 | October 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.17.0 | September 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.16.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.15.0 | September 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.14.0 | September 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.13.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 1.12.0 | August 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dyad.Dyad -echoco install dyad -yscoop install extras/dyaddyad-1.19.0.Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask dyadInformation
- Publisher
- Will Chen
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dyad-sh/dyad
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.19.0
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 41
- Updates / year
- 38.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 185
- GitHub stars
- 22,031
- GitHub forks
- 2,768
- Website
- dyad.sh
- winget ID
- Dyad.Dyad
- Chocolatey package
- dyad
- Scoop package
- extras/dyad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dyad free?
Yes. Dyad is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Dyad 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 Dyad 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 Dyad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dyad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dyad?
The versions page lists all 41 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 16, 2025.
Can I use Dyad without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Dyad?
Codex CLI, Claude Code, ChatGPT, GPT4All and LobeHub. The alternatives page compares them.
