Lore is an open source version control system designed for unprecedented scalability of both data and teams. It is optimized for projects that combine code with large binary assets, including games and entertainment, and caters for the needs of developers and artists alike.
Publisher’s description
What is Lore?
Lore by Epic Games is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.11.0, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to June 27, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (EpicGames/lore) has 8,977 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Lore is a next-generation, open source version control system”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Lore is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lore 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:
B9EA2B4F3FC1F9F63BC7BAD37F0A4197BFAE2B3AD6CB6B557E7F5F888301A692· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.11.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.10.1 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.10.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.8.6 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.8.5 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.4 | June 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EpicGames.Lore -emsiexec /i lore-setup-v0.11.0-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0588C193-B5C5-42FB-BF15-BB7804D53656} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): lore.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Epic Games
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/EpicGames/lore
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 0.11.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 8,977
- GitHub forks
- 464
- Website
- lore.org
- winget ID
- EpicGames.Lore
- MSI product code
- {0588C193-B5C5-42FB-BF15-BB7804D53656}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lore free?
Yes. Lore is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Lore 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 Lore 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 Lore be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Lore 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 Lore?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 27, 2026.
What are alternatives to Lore?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
