Work seamlessly with Octopus Deploy from the command line.
Publisher’s description
What is Octopus CLI?
Octopus CLI by Octopus Deploy Pty. Ltd. is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 2.31.0, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to September 10, 2024: 42 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 20 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 23,529 times. The source code on GitHub (OctopusDeploy/cli) has 53 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “| Public | Next Generation of the Octopus CLI :octopus:”
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 20 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Octopus CLI is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Octopus CLI 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:
31F2D370A69A70A829E00D4C49C53236FC0A0E0FE220DE0E8EBCF5A4383BB456· 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 42 versions ›42 versions over 2 years · about 20 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.31.0Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.30.1 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.30.0 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.29.0 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.28.0 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.27.1 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.27.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.26.0 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OctopusDeploy.Cli -echoco install octopus-cli -ymsiexec /i octopus_2.31.0_windows_amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {98A81D72-6473-4B9F-A434-6AE9695E9948} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Octopus Deploy Pty. Ltd.
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OctopusDeploy/cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.31.0
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2024
- Versions listed
- 42
- Updates / year
- 19.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 23,529
- GitHub stars
- 53
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OctopusDeploy.Cli
- Chocolatey package
- octopus-cli
- MSI product code
- {98A81D72-6473-4B9F-A434-6AE9695E9948}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Octopus CLI free?
Yes. Octopus CLI is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is Octopus CLI 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 Octopus CLI 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 Octopus CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Octopus CLI 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 Octopus CLI?
The versions page lists all 42 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 10, 2024.
What are alternatives to Octopus CLI?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Gauge and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
