A cross-platform, multi-language package manager and workflow tool
Publisher’s description
What is pixi?
pixi by prefix-dev is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without 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 0.81.0, released on September 15, 2026. The version history goes back to November 29, 2023: 101 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 36 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,412 times. The source code on GitHub (prefix-dev/pixi) has 7,883 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Powerful system-level package manager for Linux, macOS and Windows written in Rust – building on top of the Conda ecosystem.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 36 a year)
- Large user base
In short: pixi is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pixi 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:
702D658A90BA8E790959DFD33502A162DC7047D519488447BDD455CA70694E21· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the prefix-dev/pixi repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 23, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- Dependency update tool10
- Licence declared10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Code review9
- Restricted token permissions9
- Pinned dependencies9
- No binaries in the repository1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- No known vulnerabilities0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 101 versions ›101 versions over 3 years · about 36 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.81.0Latest | September 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.80.0 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.79.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.78.0 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.77.1 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.77.0 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.76.2 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.76.1 | August 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id prefix-dev.pixi -echoco install pixi -yscoop install main/piximsiexec /i pixi-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F6840E10-4298-4295-8707-15CDE611DF8A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install pixiInformation
- Publisher
- prefix-dev
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/prefix-dev/pixi
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.81.0
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 4, 2023
- Versions listed
- 101
- Updates / year
- 36.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,412
- GitHub stars
- 7,883
- GitHub forks
- 585
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- prefix-dev.pixi
- Chocolatey package
- pixi
- Scoop package
- main/pixi
- MSI product code
- {F6840E10-4298-4295-8707-15CDE611DF8A}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is pixi free?
Yes. pixi is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is pixi 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 pixi 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 pixi be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does pixi run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of pixi?
The versions page lists all 101 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 29, 2023.
Can I use pixi without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to pixi?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
