Pharo is a pure object-oriented programming language and a powerful environment, focused on simplicity and immediate feedback
Publisher’s description
What is PharoLauncher?
PharoLauncher is an open-source program for Windows from Pharo project.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: PharoLauncher is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PharoLauncher safe to download?
- The file is served by files.pharo.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A91D6CE1A47FC8CAA7CD644717CA0FE5971C806E4BE7C617441E6FA665AEC7DD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.1Latest | April 14, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Pharoproject.PharoLauncher -emsiexec /i pharo-launcher-3.0.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AF4F82A9-ED2B-4697-8FF4-F7D84021A836} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Pharo project
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.0.1
- Released
- April 14, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- April 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- Pharoproject.PharoLauncher
- MSI product code
- {AF4F82A9-ED2B-4697-8FF4-F7D84021A836}
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Frequently asked questions
Is PharoLauncher free?
Yes. PharoLauncher is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is PharoLauncher safe to download?
The download comes from files.pharo.org; 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 PharoLauncher 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 PharoLauncher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PharoLauncher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.