Full rebuild of Flax's tool for installing and updating Arma 3 server with built in features for managing Steam Workshop mods.
Publisher’s description
What is FASTER?
FASTER by Foxlider is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It is written in C#.
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 1.9g, released on July 25, 2025. The version history goes back to September 18, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Foxlider/FASTER) has 162 stars. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “Full rebuild of Flax's tool for installing and updating Arma 3 server with built in features for managing Steam Workshop mods. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: FASTER is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is FASTER 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:
5D6EC7C0E5BF27B512E1E0C5411F334A55DB138CA05B6286C23C1DED8EC0CF4C· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9gLatest | July 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.9e | September 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Foxlider.FASTER -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Foxlider
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Foxlider/FASTER
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.9g
- Released
- July 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 18, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 162
- GitHub forks
- 45
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Foxlider.FASTER
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FASTER free?
Yes. FASTER is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is FASTER 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 FASTER 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 FASTER 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 FASTER?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 18, 2024.
Can I use FASTER without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FASTER?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
