⚡ Better `pre-commit`, re-engineered in Rust
Publisher’s description
What is Prek?
Prek by j178 is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.4, released on September 28, 2026. The version history goes back to February 6, 2026: 25 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (j178/prek) has 8,656 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “⚡ A fast Git hook manager written in Rust, designed as a drop-in alternative to pre-commit, reimagined.”
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
- Large user base
In short: Prek is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Prek 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:
244BC3EEADE60A0EE586DFE9F5C90BD1C1D790514009AAD2C7055DCB731A3E50· 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 25 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.4Latest | September 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.5.2 | September 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.5.1 | September 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.5.0 | August 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.14 | August 17, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.4.12 | August 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.11 | July 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.4.10 | July 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id j178.Prek -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- j178
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/j178/prek
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.5.4
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 25
- GitHub stars
- 8,656
- GitHub forks
- 251
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- j178.Prek
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prek free?
Yes. Prek is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Prek 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 Prek 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 Prek run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Prek?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 6, 2026.
Can I use Prek without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Prek?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
