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Publisher’s description
What is Pharos?
Pharos is an open-source education program for Windows from udit-001. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.13.0, released on September 24, 2026. 5 versions are listed since September 9, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (udit-001/pharos) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Anki, Praat and OpenBoard.
Project description on GitHub: “Ask your AI to teach you anything — lessons, quizzes, and what you've actually learned. Runs locally, no account.”
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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Pharos is an open-source education tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Pharos 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:
A84ED02AA76FE8E3AD871AC9E38E1D1D51596714CF045553E154CC21C6355A12· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13.0Latest | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.12.0 | September 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.11.0 | September 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.10.0 | August 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.3 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id udit-001.Pharos -eProgram files (.exe): pharos.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- udit-001
- Category
- Education
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/udit-001/pharos
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.13.0
- Released
- September 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- udit-001.Pharos
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pharos free?
Yes. Pharos is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Pharos 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 Pharos 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 Pharos run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Pharos?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2026.
Can I use Pharos without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Pharos?
Anki, Praat, OpenBoard, Tux Paint and eXeLearning. The alternatives page compares them.
