Apache Groovy is a powerful, optionally typed and dynamic language, with static-typing and static compilation capabilities, for the Java platform aimed at improving developer productivity thanks to a concise, familiar and easy to learn syntax. It integrates smoothly with any Java program, and immediately delivers to your application powerful features, including scripting capabilities, Domain-Specific Language authoring, runtime and compile-time meta-programming and functional programming.
Publisher’s description
What is Groovy 2?
Groovy 2 by The Groovy Team is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Groovy.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for Any CPU 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 2.5.23, released on May 20, 2024. The version history goes back to May 20, 2024: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (apache/groovy) has 5,475 stars. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .groovy, .gvy, .gsh and .gy. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “Apache Groovy: A powerful multi-faceted programming language for the JVM platform”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Groovy 2 is an open-source languages & sdk tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Groovy 2 safe to download?
- The file is served by groovy.jfrog.io; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A8CC9BCE035ADFFF07CBFD9E25A5C814BE5ED20DAAB10ED20C3F66F648E6271C· 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 apache/groovy repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on November 2, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Published packages10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Static code analysis9
- Pinned dependencies6
- Branch protection3
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.23Latest | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.18 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.17 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.16 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.15 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.14 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.13 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 2.5.12 | May 20, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Apache.Groovy.2 -emsiexec /i groovy-2.5.23.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CAA422C4-E312-4B0F-AD9D-81DD49FDA9D8} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): grape.exe, groovy.exe, groovyc.exe, groovyconsole.exe, groovydoc.exe, groovysh.exe, java2groovy.exe, startgroovy.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Groovy Team
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/apache/groovy
- Written in
- Groovy
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.5.23
- Released
- May 20, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 20, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 5,475
- GitHub forks
- 1,912
- Website
- groovy-lang.org
- winget ID
- Apache.Groovy.2
- MSI product code
- {CAA422C4-E312-4B0F-AD9D-81DD49FDA9D8}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Groovy 2 free?
Yes. Groovy 2 is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Groovy 2 safe to download?
The download comes from groovy.jfrog.io; 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 Groovy 2 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 Groovy 2 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Groovy 2 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of Groovy 2?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 20, 2024.
What are alternatives to Groovy 2?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
