Maka is a local-first AI desktop assistant that does more than answer questions. With controlled permissions, it can inspect projects, execute tools, produce artifacts, and preserve model messages, tool calls, and durable-task progress as recoverable execution facts. Sessions, settings, and run records stay on your machine by default; you choose the model connection — a cloud API, a local model, or a compatible gateway. The same Runtime is available through the desktop app, terminal TUI, non-interactive CLI, and Headless runner.
Publisher’s description
What is Maka?
Maka is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Maka. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.2-dev.101.20261026, released on October 26, 2026. 8 versions are listed since September 2, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (apache/maka) has 5,866 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Apache Maka (Incubating) is a high-performance agent workspace that keeps a complete record of everything it did.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Maka is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Maka 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:
9941002F7F9757C0B1E772BF25EF81BC040132C021F27FB5BE80A37A6ABCF7F5· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.2-dev.101.20261026Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.2-dev.92.20261019 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.1-dev.91.20261018 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.1-dev.89.20261016 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.1-dev.88.20261016 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.1-dev.85.20261014 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.0-dev.78.20261010 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.0-dev.15.20260902 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Apache.Maka.Nightly -eMaka-0.2.2-dev.101.20261026-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Maka
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/apache/maka
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.2.2-dev.101.20261026
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 5,866
- GitHub forks
- 563
- Website
- maka.apache.org
- winget ID
- Apache.Maka.Nightly
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maka free?
Yes. Maka is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Maka 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 Maka 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 Maka be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Maka 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 Maka?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 2, 2026.
Can I use Maka without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Maka?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
