Compiler cache for Unreal Engine
Publisher’s description
What is octobuild?
octobuild by Artem V. Navrotskiy; Marat Radchenko is open-source Windows software. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI 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 2.0.0, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to January 19, 2023: 31 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,843 times. The source code on GitHub (octobuild/octobuild) has 285 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Compiler cache for Unreal Engine”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.4 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: octobuild is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is octobuild 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:
426367DDDAEF1AA083C3FF3781A1B879B37960FABA9A7B88C5D4D86BCCD09056· 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 31 versions ›31 versions over 4 years · about 8.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.2 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.8.1 | June 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.8.0 | June 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.2 | April 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.1 | March 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.0 | February 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.6.0 | November 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id octobuild.octobuild -echoco install octobuild -ymsiexec /i octobuild-2.0.0-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {6C79F9EA-3EBD-46EB-A638-FA49A62F5D96} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install octobuildInformation
- Publisher
- Artem V. Navrotskiy; Marat Radchenko
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/octobuild/octobuild
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 19, 2023
- Versions listed
- 31
- Updates / year
- 8.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,843
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 285
- GitHub forks
- 26
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- octobuild.octobuild
- Chocolatey package
- octobuild
- MSI product code
- {6C79F9EA-3EBD-46EB-A638-FA49A62F5D96}
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Frequently asked questions
Is octobuild free?
Yes. octobuild is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is octobuild 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 octobuild 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 octobuild be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does octobuild 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 octobuild?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 19, 2023.