Flint is a fast, simple lint runner that doesn't slow down your AI coding.
- Fast — native execution (no Docker), parallel, diff-aware (changed files only), opt-in (undeclared tools don't run), small binary cached by mise
- Local + CI aligned — one binary, one config model, local defaults tuned for day-to-day work and broader coverage in CI
- Sensible defaults — flint init scaffolds a working setup quickly, and most repos can stick with the generated defaults
- Opinionated config — Flint chooses canonical config filenames per linter, while still letting you keep them in a directory such as .github/config
- AI-friendly — quiet by default: clean runs print nothing, --fix surfaces only what still needs action
- Separated ownership — dedicated linters and formatters own their file types to avoid overlapping rules and editor-config conflicts
- Predictable and updatable linter versions — lint behavior stays stable until the repo intentionally updates pinned linter versions, for example via Renovate updates to mise.toml
- Cross-platform — Linux, macOS, Windows
- Autofix — --fix fixes what's fixable; reports what still needs review
Publisher’s description
What is Flint?
Flint is an open-source containers & devop program for Windows from Grafana Labs. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.22.14, released on September 24, 2026. 5 versions are listed since July 27, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (grafana/flint) has 41 stars. Similar programs include Helm, Docker Desktop and Pulumi.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast, simple linting that doesn't slow down your AI coding”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Flint is an open-source containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Flint 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:
1E0010F102DA4714AA11859DE05BAD09D2025697485321A9285B7CE04C7C6BC8· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.22.14Latest | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.13 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.12 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.11 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.10 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GrafanaLabs.Flint -eProgram files (.exe): flint.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Grafana Labs
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/grafana/flint
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.22.14
- Released
- September 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 41
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GrafanaLabs.Flint
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flint free?
Yes. Flint is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 27, 2026.
Can I use Flint without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Flint?
Helm, Docker Desktop, Pulumi, Serverless Framework and Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment. The alternatives page compares them.
