Riiid protobuf dependency manager
Publisher’s description
What is pollapo?
pollapo by Riiid is open-source Windows software. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for 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 0.0.70, released on December 20, 2023. The version history goes back to August 13, 2021: 43 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 18 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pbkit/pbkit) has 343 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Protobuf toolkit for modern web development”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 18 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: pollapo is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pollapo 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:
DF14C6EE7703A56B25F0C302311CFD3F6B50E107ADA79BEF2CD1C29CC654207F· 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 43 versions ›43 versions over 2 years · about 18 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.70Latest | December 20, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.69 | December 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.68 | December 12, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.65 | December 7, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.62 | October 16, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.61 | February 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.60 | February 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.59 | January 29, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Riiid.pollapo -emsiexec /i pollapo-windows-installer.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9F7B8FBD-BE96-4BB8-86E4-35A3AC6ED5DE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Riiid
- Licence
- MIT/APACHE
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pbkit/pbkit
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.0.70
- Released
- December 20, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- August 13, 2021
- Versions listed
- 43
- Updates / year
- 18.3
- GitHub stars
- 343
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Riiid.pollapo
- MSI product code
- {9F7B8FBD-BE96-4BB8-86E4-35A3AC6ED5DE}
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Frequently asked questions
Is pollapo free?
Yes. pollapo is open-source software under the MIT/APACHE licence.
Is pollapo 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 pollapo 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 pollapo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does pollapo 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 pollapo?
The versions page lists all 43 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 13, 2021.