A universal GUI for unit testing
Publisher’s description
What is Lode?
Lode by Tomas Buteler is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.36.0, released on September 26, 2024. The version history goes back to August 12, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (lodeapp/lode) has 100 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “A universal GUI for unit testing built with Electron and Vue.js”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Lode is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lode 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:
FA8F6EF23EBCDB15F37E028E9033AD2BEAC08531CE73A6BFC11D7F4F3DCDA04A· 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 ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.36.0Latest | September 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.35.0 | June 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.34.0 | February 27, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.33.1 | August 12, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lode.lode -eLode-Setup-0.36.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tomas Buteler
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lodeapp/lode
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.36.0
- Released
- September 26, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- August 12, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- GitHub stars
- 100
- GitHub forks
- 11
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- lode.lode
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lode free?
Yes. Lode is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Lode 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 Lode 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 Lode be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lode 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 Lode?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 12, 2021.
What are alternatives to Lode?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Appium Server GUI and Biome. The alternatives page compares them.
