A lightweight alternative mod manager for the Thunderstore modding platform, supporting multiple mod loaders and 150+ games.
Publisher’s description
What is Gale?
Gale by Kesomannen is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.23.2, released on October 14, 2026. The version history goes back to June 8, 2026: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Kesomannen/gale) has 840 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .r2z. Similar programs include Vortex, LOOT and Mod Organizer.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern mod manager for Thunderstore”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Gale is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gale 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:
3FA6B59F2EE857AB30A02FD65F93F1E9512B0077120FA41BAC65D7DF64AB4110· 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 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.23.2Latest | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.23.1 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.23.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.22.3 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.22.2 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.22.1 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.22.0 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.0 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Kesomannen.Gale -emsiexec /i Gale_1.23.2_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C4243903-0C4C-4535-8394-626658D3F528} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): gale.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kesomannen
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Kesomannen/gale
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.23.2
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- GitHub stars
- 840
- GitHub forks
- 99
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Kesomannen.Gale
- MSI product code
- {C4243903-0C4C-4535-8394-626658D3F528}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gale free?
Yes. Gale is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Gale 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 Gale 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 Gale be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Gale 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 Gale?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 8, 2026.
What are alternatives to Gale?
Vortex, LOOT, Mod Organizer, SteamCleaner and Achievement Watcher. The alternatives page compares them.
