Visual Novels resource browser
Publisher’s description
What is GARbro?
GARbro by morkt is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (morkt/GARbro) has 3,338 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “Visual Novels resource browser”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: GARbro is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GARbro 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:
2206241E97C438EEF120127E8071A3A1E6F90BA24404730E619060402D3B9A53· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.44Latest | April 1, 2019 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id morkt.GARbro -escoop install extras/garbroGARbro-v1.5.44-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- morkt
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/morkt/GARbro
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.5.44
- Released
- April 1, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- August 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 3,338
- GitHub forks
- 332
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- morkt.GARbro
- Scoop package
- extras/garbro
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GARbro free?
Yes. GARbro is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GARbro 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 GARbro 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 GARbro be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GARbro run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to GARbro?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, jadx and Cutter. The alternatives page compares them.
