just is a handy way to save and run project-specific commands. Commands, called recipes, are stored in a file called justfile with syntax inspired by make
Publisher’s description
What is Just?
Just is an open-source program for Windows from Casey Rodarmor. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.59.0, released on October 15, 2026. 55 versions are listed since February 13, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 98,884 times. The source code on GitHub (casey/just) has 36,391 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “🤖 Just a command runner”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Just is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Just 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:
9C5463E2D0974E31BEE71346AA5CBF19167DE1585A4ABC1BAE7B3B04604EA9C0· 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 casey/just repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 55 versions ›55 versions over 4 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.59.0Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.58.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.57.0 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.56.0 | July 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.55.1 | June 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.55.0 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.54.0 | June 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.53.0 | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Casey.Just -echoco install just -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Casey Rodarmor
- Licence
- CC0-1.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/casey/just
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.59.0
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 55
- Updates / year
- 15
- Chocolatey downloads
- 98,884
- GitHub stars
- 36,391
- GitHub forks
- 863
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Casey.Just
- Chocolatey package
- just
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Just free?
Yes. Just is open-source software under the CC0-1.0 licence.
Is Just 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 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 Just run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Just?
The versions page lists all 55 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 13, 2023.
Can I use Just without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
