You write plain-old go functions, and Mage automatically uses them as Makefile-like runnable targets.
Publisher’s description
What is Mage?
Mage by Nate Finch is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.15.0, released on May 11, 2023. The version history goes back to September 16, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (magefile/mage) has 4,693 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “a Make/rake-like dev tool using Go”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Mage is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Mage 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:
62985AA44E178DC4AD8D1CC01431E7F527ECE96B3D9D7D30C8996CAA289D7205· 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 magefile/mage repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review7
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.15.0Latest | May 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM ZIP |
| 1.14.0 | September 16, 2022 | — | ARM ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Magefile.mage -escoop install main/mageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install mageInformation
- Publisher
- Nate Finch
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- APACHE-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/magefile/mage
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.15.0
- Released
- May 11, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- April 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4,693
- GitHub forks
- 281
- Website
- magefile.org
- winget ID
- Magefile.mage
- Scoop package
- main/mage
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mage free?
Yes. Mage is open-source software under the APACHE-2.0 licence.
Is Mage 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 Mage 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 Mage run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and ARM version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Mage?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 16, 2022.
Can I use Mage without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Mage?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
