A Docker-inspired workflow for OPA policies
Publisher’s description
What is Policy CLI?
Policy CLI by opcr.io is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.3, released on October 11, 2026. The version history goes back to November 14, 2023: 27 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (opcr-io/policy) has 262 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI for building OPA policies into OCI images”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 9.3 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Policy CLI is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Policy 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:
F58CE10177C73897B7B82B75699FCDBE4F866ACBAD052680ABAEF7B4779B193D· 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 27 versions ›27 versions over 3 years · about 9.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.3Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.2 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.0 | June 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit ZIP |
| 0.3.8 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.7 | May 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.3.6 | April 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.3.5 | March 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenPolicyContainers.Policy -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- opcr.io
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/opcr-io/policy
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.4.3
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 9.3
- GitHub stars
- 262
- GitHub forks
- 13
- Website
- openpolicycontainers.com
- winget ID
- OpenPolicyContainers.Policy
- MSI product code
- {ED6B6A32-0741-4ABB-8D97-661E30E768E2}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Policy CLI free?
Yes. Policy CLI is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Policy 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 Policy 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.
Does Policy 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 Policy CLI?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 14, 2023.
Can I use Policy CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.