Release engineering, simplified
Publisher’s description
What is goreleaser?
goreleaser by goreleaser is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.18.3, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to June 29, 2023: 59 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 18 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,632 times. The source code on GitHub (goreleaser/goreleaser) has 16,111 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “Release engineering, simplified”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 18 a year)
- Large user base
In short: goreleaser is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is goreleaser 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:
5E7455DF2ACCBFE69416CF9CCBC6AEFE9ABD2543525D5D6DA24426D827AA8171· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the goreleaser/goreleaser repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 23, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Dependency update tool10
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Fuzzing10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Pinned dependencies9
- Static code analysis9
- No known vulnerabilities8
- Signed releases8
- Code review5
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Branch protection3
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 59 versions ›59 versions over 3 years · about 18 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.18.3Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.18.2 | September 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.18.1 | September 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.18.0 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.17.1 | July 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.17.0 | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.16.0 | May 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.15.4 | April 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id goreleaser.goreleaser -echoco install goreleaser -yscoop install main/goreleaserRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install goreleaserInformation
- Publisher
- goreleaser
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/goreleaser/goreleaser
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.18.3
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2023
- Versions listed
- 59
- Updates / year
- 18
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,632
- GitHub stars
- 16,111
- GitHub forks
- 1,129
- Website
- goreleaser.com
- winget ID
- goreleaser.goreleaser
- Chocolatey package
- goreleaser
- Scoop package
- main/goreleaser
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is goreleaser free?
Yes. goreleaser is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is goreleaser 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 goreleaser 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 goreleaser run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of goreleaser?
The versions page lists all 59 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 29, 2023.
Can I use goreleaser without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to goreleaser?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
