Forge is a Windows CLI tool for creating new projects from reusable templates by running real ecosystem commands like npm and uv.
Publisher’s description
What is ForgeCLI?
ForgeCLI is an open-source launchers & mod program for Windows from Vishnu J Narayanan. It ranks 46th by popularity among launchers & mods in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 384 times. The source code on GitHub (Vishnuj-n/forge) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “Forge is a Windows CLI tool for creating new projects from reusable templates by running real ecosystem commands like npm and uv.”
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: ForgeCLI is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is ForgeCLI 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:
DE87B26214B0DEE24BA36A7968D20290D74CD168C5A0E89BB35FE272C92F3E0E· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | March 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Vishnuj-n.ForgeCLI -echoco install forgecli -yProgram files (.exe): forge.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Vishnu J Narayanan
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Vishnuj-n/forge
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- March 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 384
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Vishnuj-n.ForgeCLI
- Chocolatey package
- forgecli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ForgeCLI free?
Yes. ForgeCLI is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ForgeCLI 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 ForgeCLI 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 ForgeCLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ForgeCLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ForgeCLI?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
