Open-source, cross-platform, and feature rich iOS sideloading application. Supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Impactor?
Impactor is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from CLARATION. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.6.3, released on September 11, 2026. 6 versions are listed since April 22, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (claration/impactor) has 3,558 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform & feature rich iOS/iPadOS/tvOS sideloading application. Formerly known as PlumeImpactor.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Impactor is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Impactor 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:
930493553DA29A4FE88462E700D207F2B554CC3419D498499E4AAFAC096A62E7· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.3Latest | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.6.1 | September 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit Portable |
| 2.6.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.0 | May 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.0 | May 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.0 | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CLARATION.Impactor.GUI -eImpactor-windows-x86_64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask impactorflatpak install flathub dev.khcrysalis.PlumeImpactorInformation
- Publisher
- CLARATION
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/claration/impactor
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.6.3
- Released
- September 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 25, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 3,558
- GitHub forks
- 246
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CLARATION.Impactor.GUI
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Frequently asked questions
Is Impactor free?
Yes. Impactor is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Impactor 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 Impactor 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 Impactor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Impactor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Impactor?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 22, 2026.
What are alternatives to Impactor?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
