CLI tool to interact with Framework Computer systems
Publisher’s description
What is framework_tool?
framework_tool by Framework Computer is open-source Windows software. 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 0.6.6, released on October 2, 2026. The version history goes back to May 27, 2025: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (FrameworkComputer/framework-system) has 152 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Rust libraries and tools to interact with the Framework Computer systems”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.7 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: framework_tool is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is framework_tool 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:
D4C866B5D41B3B67AFCAD83025059F1FB01BB8C5C26F22FAFB22CD9746F86163· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 1 year · about 6.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.6Latest | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.6.5 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.6.4 | June 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.6.2 | April 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.6.1 | March 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.5.0 | January 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.4.5 | July 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.4.3 | June 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FrameworkComputer.framework_tool -eProgram files (.exe): framework_tool.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Framework Computer
- Licence
- BSD-3 Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/FrameworkComputer/framework-system
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.6.6
- Released
- October 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 6.7
- GitHub stars
- 152
- GitHub forks
- 10
- winget ID
- FrameworkComputer.framework_tool
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Frequently asked questions
Is framework_tool free?
Yes. framework_tool is open-source software under the BSD-3 Clause licence.
Is framework_tool 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 framework_tool 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 framework_tool 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 framework_tool?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 27, 2025.
Can I use framework_tool without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.