Grid is a desktop application that allows you to securely download, configure and use various clients and tools in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Publisher’s description
What is Grid?
Grid is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Grid Team. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ethereum/grid) has 174 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “[DEPRECATED] Download, configure, and run Ethereum nodes and tools”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Grid is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Grid 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:
39178AD717B22FDCE04753DA394971D9AC2A2BB6FF8189B1CDD837D696FE3CA9· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.2Latest | November 6, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ethereum.grid -eGrid-Setup-1.6.2.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Grid Team
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- ISC License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ethereum/grid
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.6.2
- Released
- November 6, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 174
- GitHub forks
- 35
- Website
- grid.ethereum.org
- winget ID
- Ethereum.grid
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grid free?
Yes. Grid is open-source software under the ISC License licence.
Is Grid 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 Grid 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 Grid be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Grid 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 Grid without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Grid?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
