The simple package installer for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is just-install?
just-install by just-install Developers is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable and MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.4.5, released on December 8, 2021. The version history goes back to March 9, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (just-install/just-install) has 416 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “The simple package installer for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: just-install is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is just-install 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:
D084C11D02A72E2DDC2CBB0D56E32A67DBDE162ED19BFBE9C3EEA18E7E04BA0F· 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 just-install/just-install repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies5
- Code review2
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4.5Latest | December 8, 2021 | — | 32-bit Portable32-bit MSI |
| 3.4.4 | March 9, 2022 | — | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id just-install.just-install -emsiexec /i just-install.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1E30489A-6346-484B-8E83-3D49991DE44D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- just-install Developers
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/just-install/just-install
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable, MSI
- Version
- 3.4.5
- Released
- December 8, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 9, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 416
- GitHub forks
- 45
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- just-install.just-install
- MSI product code
- {1E30489A-6346-484B-8E83-3D49991DE44D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is just-install free?
Yes. just-install is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is just-install 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 just-install 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 just-install be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does just-install 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 just-install?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 9, 2022.
Can I use just-install without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to just-install?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
