Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator
Publisher’s description
What is Linkage?
Linkage by David Rector is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Linkage is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Linkage safe to download?
- The file is served by rectorsquid.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
164F0D51CEA52A27DA2F66E170B729D1FA71188FA506BB5E38B01FEC922B8613· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.16.42.0Latest | November 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DavidRector.Linkage -emsiexec /i linkage.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8E1DD16C-8474-4301-B0D4-422EDA7DDB8C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- David Rector
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.16.42.0
- Released
- November 27, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 27, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- DavidRector.Linkage
- MSI product code
- {8E1DD16C-8474-4301-B0D4-422EDA7DDB8C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Linkage free?
Yes. Linkage is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Linkage safe to download?
The download comes from rectorsquid.com; 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 Linkage 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 Linkage be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Linkage support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Linkage run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.