Ibex (Install Builder EXtension) scaffolds installer.kdl projects, builds packages via plugins (zip, NSIS, Inno, MSI/MSIX, AppImage), emits CI workflows, and can append a folder to the user PATH (Install in-place). It is not a software catalog installer.
Publisher’s description
What is Ibex?
Ibex is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows from DevCentr. It is written in D.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,227 times. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform installer project host with plugins and in-place PATH”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Ibex is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Ibex 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:
38AA8101B4342E90DB18DA9CE58BCF9367CE79496BF2E19C3ED486D7E09FF9C4· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.0Latest | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DevCentr.Ibex -echoco install ibex -yProgram files (.exe): ibex.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DevCentr
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dev-centr/ibex-install-builder
- Written in
- D
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.2.0
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 31, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,227
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DevCentr.Ibex
- Chocolatey package
- ibex
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ibex free?
Yes. Ibex is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Ibex 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 Ibex 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 Ibex 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 Ibex without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Ibex?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
