Stack is a cross-platform program for developing Haskell projects. It is aimed at Haskellers both new and experienced.
Publisher’s description
What is Haskell Stack?
Haskell Stack by commercialhaskell is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It ranks 28th by popularity among ides & code editors in this catalogue. It is written in Haskell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.11.1, released on June 13, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 136,721 times. The source code on GitHub (commercialhaskell/stack) has 4,079 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “The Haskell Tool Stack”
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
In short: Haskell Stack is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Haskell Stack 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:
CBAFD92B9FB1AC87B5F06C6BBA08D47D54503BCD48EC78BC6E9923B44FF3805C· 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 commercialhaskell/stack repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Fuzzing10
- Licence declared9
- Signed releases8
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 5 years · about 3.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.11.1Latest | June 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.3 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.1 | January 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.7.1 | June 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.5.1 | March 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.3.1 | December 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.1 | July 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.15.7 | May 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id commercialhaskell.stack -echoco install haskell-stack -yscoop install main/stackstack-3.11.1-windows-x86_64-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install haskell-stackInformation
- Publisher
- commercialhaskell
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/commercialhaskell/stack
- Written in
- Haskell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.11.1
- Released
- June 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 3.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 136,721
- GitHub stars
- 4,079
- GitHub forks
- 854
- Website
- haskellstack.org
- winget ID
- commercialhaskell.stack
- Chocolatey package
- haskell-stack
- Scoop package
- main/stack
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haskell Stack free?
Yes. Haskell Stack is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is Haskell Stack 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 Haskell Stack 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 Haskell Stack be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Haskell Stack 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 Haskell Stack?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Haskell Stack without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Haskell Stack?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
