With the introduction of Go modules, our projects' dependency trees have exploded in complexity. Perseus is the hero we need to battle that Kraken.
Publisher’s description
What is Perseus?
Perseus by CrowdStrike Inc. is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.24.0, released on September 10, 2025. The version history goes back to July 1, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.4 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 The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.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 (CrowdStrike/perseus) has 44 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “The hero we all need to defeat the kraken that is Go module dependency graphs”
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
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Perseus is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Perseus 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:
48FFE59CDF63B69237325BD2CFC8AB959B55A751DD6B61FBB3AE33FAD4DE57D3· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 3.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.24.0Latest | September 10, 2025 | — | ARM ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.0 | September 5, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.22.0 | August 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.21.0 | July 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIPARM ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CrowdStrike.Perseus -eProgram files (.exe): perseus.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CrowdStrike Inc.
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CrowdStrike/perseus
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.24.0
- Released
- September 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 3.4
- GitHub stars
- 44
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CrowdStrike.Perseus
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perseus free?
Yes. Perseus is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Perseus 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 Perseus 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 Perseus run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Perseus?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 1, 2024.
Can I use Perseus without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.