Cleans node_modules, target, build, and friends from your projects.
Publisher’s description
What is kondo?
kondo is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from tbillington. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9, released on January 23, 2026. 2 versions are listed since December 19, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tbillington/kondo) has 2,530 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Cleans dependencies and build artifacts from your projects.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: kondo is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is kondo 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:
4C70E7DE85BFAF1B66DE931654E9943681AF42B093CD591530FC0DD4CC4A0F88· 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 tbillington/kondo repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review5
- Actively maintained1
- Restricted token permissions0
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9Latest | January 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8 | December 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tbillington.kondo -escoop install main/kondoProgram files (.exe): kondo.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install kondoInformation
- Publisher
- tbillington
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tbillington/kondo
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.9
- Released
- January 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2,530
- GitHub forks
- 69
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tbillington.kondo
- Scoop package
- main/kondo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is kondo free?
Yes. kondo is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is kondo 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 kondo 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 kondo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of kondo?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 19, 2023.
Can I use kondo without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to kondo?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, Alacritty and Spicetify. The alternatives page compares them.
