K-brain is a terminal coding agent built in Go, with a reusable backend for other frontends. It reads code, edits files, runs commands, and verifies results in one session. The main binary is kn, short for Ke Nao.
Publisher’s description
What is K-brain?
K-brain by Stack-Cairn is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.107.16, released on November 4, 2026. The version history goes back to November 4, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: K-brain is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is K-brain 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:
B2A830C1B0E1525314060F15284FCACEB03E9A6B614E1381DB82129D71C38BBA· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.107.16Latest | November 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.107.15 | November 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.107.13 | November 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.107.12 | November 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Stack-Cairn.K-brain -eProgram files (.exe): kn.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stack-Cairn
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.107.16
- Released
- November 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Stack-Cairn.K-brain
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Frequently asked questions
Is K-brain free?
Yes. K-brain is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is K-brain 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 K-brain 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 K-brain run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of K-brain?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 4, 2026.
Can I use K-brain without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to K-brain?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
