Kimchi is a terminal coding agent that routes tasks to different large language models by role, such as orchestrator, builder, reviewer, and explorer, through its multi-model orchestration.
Publisher’s description
What is Kimchi?
Kimchi by Kimchi is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.28.2, released on November 5, 2026. The version history goes back to October 27, 2026: 19 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
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Kimchi is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Kimchi 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:
0032B5D4438589F5BF67CF1320186D0D5EE1937C84F73F5611DA52AA526DBBE3· 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 19 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.28.2Latest | November 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.28.1 | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.28.0 | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.27.0 | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.26.0 | November 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.25.1 | October 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.25.0 | October 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.24.3 | October 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CastAI.Kimchi -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kimchi
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.28.2
- Released
- November 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 19
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CastAI.Kimchi
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kimchi free?
Yes. Kimchi is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Kimchi 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 Kimchi 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 Kimchi 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 Kimchi?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 27, 2026.
Can I use Kimchi without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Kimchi?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Multica CLI. The alternatives page compares them.
