Jasper - A flexible and powerful issue reader for GitHub
Publisher’s description
What is jasper?
jasper is an open-source version control program for Windows from Ryo Maruyama. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. 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 1.1.2, released on November 20, 2022. 5 versions are listed since July 21, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jasperapp/jasper) has 1,330 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Jasper - A flexible and powerful issue reader for GitHub”
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: jasper is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is jasper 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:
D3FF48F0CDE1F4F4063C690CA9B89F788EBACDE9BF6F081A7BD7D90CFD8FF57E· 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 jasperapp/jasper repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 1 year · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | November 20, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.1.1 | August 17, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.7 | January 16, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.6 | December 23, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.5 | July 21, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jasperapp.jasper -escoop install extras/jasperjasper_v1.1.2_windows_setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask jasper-appInformation
- Publisher
- Ryo Maruyama
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jasperapp/jasper
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- November 20, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- GitHub stars
- 1,330
- GitHub forks
- 86
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jasperapp.jasper
- Scoop package
- extras/jasper
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jasper free?
Yes. jasper is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is jasper 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 jasper 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 jasper be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does jasper run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of jasper?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 21, 2021.
Can I use jasper without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to jasper?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
