AI on the command line
Publisher’s description
What is mods?
mods by charmbracelet is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.1, released on July 10, 2025. The version history goes back to September 22, 2023: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.8 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 The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.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 (charmbracelet/mods) has 4,523 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “AI on the command line”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.8 a year)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: mods is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is mods 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:
ECAD2F4D526BCB853B91136C2B40A123B0127EDACA20945378986CEB6D89A52A· 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 14 versions ›14 versions over 2 years · about 7.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.1Latest | July 10, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.8.0 | July 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.7.0 | January 16, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.6.0 | September 12, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.0 | July 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.4.1 | June 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.4.0 | June 3, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.1 | May 6, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id charmbracelet.mods -escoop install main/modsRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- charmbracelet
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/charmbracelet/mods
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.8.1
- Released
- July 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 7.8
- GitHub stars
- 4,523
- GitHub forks
- 234
- Website
- charm.sh
- winget ID
- charmbracelet.mods
- Scoop package
- main/mods
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mods free?
Yes. mods is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is mods 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 mods 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 mods run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of mods?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 22, 2023.
Can I use mods without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
