Open-source Fortnite launcher, built in Rust.
Publisher’s description
What is Instigator?
Instigator is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Jacksta. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.0, released on May 29, 2025. 5 versions are listed since October 20, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jwhazy/instigator) has 15 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Open-source Fortnite launcher, built in Rust.”
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
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Instigator is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Instigator 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:
20479DDFCD7E8DE1267A129F777D2DC3D8F2FF259BC8A2EA314DE1591FBDF01E· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 3 years · about 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0Latest | May 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.1 | June 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.0 | June 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.0 | June 20, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0 | October 20, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Jacksta.Instigator -eInstigatorSetup-3.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jacksta
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jwhazy/instigator
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Released
- May 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 20, 2022
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- GitHub stars
- 15
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Jacksta.Instigator
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Frequently asked questions
Is Instigator free?
Yes. Instigator is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Instigator 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 Instigator 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 Instigator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Instigator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Instigator?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 20, 2022.
Can I use Instigator without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Instigator?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
