Simple, 0-dependencies, deb, rpm, apk, ipk, and arch linux packager.
nFPM (not FPM) is configurable via YAML and does not need any
packaging software installed.
Publisher’s description
What is nfpm?
nfpm by goreleaser 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 ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.48.0, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to December 26, 2023: 29 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 10 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (goreleaser/nfpm) has 2,675 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “nFPM is Not FPM - a simple deb, rpm, apk, ipk, and arch linux packager written in Go”
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 10 a year)
In short: nfpm is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is nfpm 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:
8CE12620212F5DB557E370E35E2279AC7B106EA51E6A546A2BE37A1A5D5BD8DE· 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 goreleaser/nfpm repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Static code analysis10
- Pinned dependencies9
- Signed releases8
- Code review4
- Branch protection3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 29 versions ›29 versions over 3 years · about 10 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.48.0Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.47.0 | June 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.46.3 | April 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.46.1 | April 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.46.0 | March 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.45.2 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.45.1 | March 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.45.0 | February 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id goreleaser.nfpm -escoop install main/nfpmRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install nfpmInformation
- Publisher
- goreleaser
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/goreleaser/nfpm
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.48.0
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 10.4
- GitHub stars
- 2,675
- GitHub forks
- 194
- Website
- nfpm.goreleaser.com
- winget ID
- goreleaser.nfpm
- Scoop package
- main/nfpm
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is nfpm free?
Yes. nfpm is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is nfpm 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 nfpm 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 nfpm run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of nfpm?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 26, 2023.
Can I use nfpm without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to nfpm?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
