Java Version Manager inspired by nvm (Node.js). Written in Go.
Publisher’s description
What is jabba?
jabba by Jabba-Team is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.15.0, released on March 7, 2026. The version history goes back to August 8, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Jabba-Team/jabba) has 338 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “(cross-platform) Java Version Manager”
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: jabba is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is jabba 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:
8918F09B6632F7E3B3D14A74C9D07AF86D589230804B38D09EE1412D29337A71· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15.0Latest | March 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.14.0 | August 8, 2024 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jabba-team.jabba -escoop install main/jabbaProgram files (.exe): jabba.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install jabbaInformation
- Publisher
- Jabba-Team
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Jabba-Team/jabba
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.15.0
- Released
- March 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- GitHub stars
- 338
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jabba-team.jabba
- Scoop package
- main/jabba
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jabba free?
Yes. jabba is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is jabba 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 jabba 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 jabba 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 jabba?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 8, 2024.
Can I use jabba without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.