A modern, extensible Python project manager.
Publisher’s description
What is Hatch?
Hatch by Python Packaging Authority is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit 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 1.18.1, released on September 16, 2026. The version history goes back to October 13, 2024: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pypa/hatch) has 7,244 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “Modern, extensible Python project management”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.3 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Hatch is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Hatch 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:
04C5D9D466CECA1566A7E3E9F61919BB83B79D6A66D0D80256FF18871D8B5980· 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 pypa/hatch repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Security policy9
- Pinned dependencies5
- Code review3
- Branch protection1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- 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 16 versions ›16 versions over 2 years · about 8.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.1Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 1.18.0 | August 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 1.17.1 | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.0 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 1.16.5 | February 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.16.4 | February 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.16.3 | January 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 1.16.2 | December 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PyPA.Hatch -escoop install main/hatchhatch-universal.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {502D5045-6D40-43D7-BD16-802BF5AE5125} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): hatch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install hatchInformation
- Publisher
- Python Packaging Authority
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pypa/hatch
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 1.18.1
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 13, 2024
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 8.3
- GitHub stars
- 7,244
- GitHub forks
- 485
- Website
- hatch.pypa.io
- winget ID
- PyPA.Hatch
- Scoop package
- main/hatch
- MSI product code
- {502d5045-6d40-43d7-bd16-802bf5ae5125}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hatch free?
Yes. Hatch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Hatch 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 Hatch 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 Hatch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Hatch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Hatch?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 13, 2024.
What are alternatives to Hatch?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
