Bolt is an open source orchestration tool that automates the manual work it takes to maintain infrastructure.
Publisher’s description
What is Puppet Bolt?
Puppet Bolt by Puppet Inc is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Ruby.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 40.6 MB. 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 3.27.1, released on March 14, 2023. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 28 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 124,256 times. The source code on GitHub (puppetlabs/bolt) has 559 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Bolt is an open source orchestration tool that automates the manual work it takes to maintain your infrastructure on an as-needed basis or as part of a greater orchestration workflow. It can be installed on your local workstation and connects directly to remote nodes with SSH or WinRM, so you are not required to install any agent software.”
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 14 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Puppet Bolt is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Puppet Bolt safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.puppetlabs.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
55F1794CA2DBC679700FC6922AF3E669BBFD07AAC531CC2398EAF702858368BD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 puppetlabs/bolt repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy9
- Code review6
- Actively maintained1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 28 versions ›28 versions over 2 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.27.1Latest | March 14, 2023 | 40.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.26.1 | October 9, 2022 | 46.9 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.24.0 | June 30, 2022 | 47.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.23.0 | June 8, 2022 | 47.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.22.1 | April 20, 2022 | 46.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.22.0 | March 31, 2022 | 46.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.21.0 | January 30, 2022 | 46.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.20.0 | November 10, 2021 | 46.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Puppet.puppet-bolt -echoco install puppet-bolt -yscoop install main/puppet-boltmsiexec /i puppet-bolt-3.27.1-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {ABB8DEED-AACF-4880-B0B7-0B7AD96286E9} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): bolt.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Puppet Inc
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/puppetlabs/bolt
- Written in
- Ruby
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.27.1
- Released
- March 14, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 28
- Updates / year
- 14.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 124,256
- GitHub stars
- 559
- GitHub forks
- 224
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Puppet.puppet-bolt
- Chocolatey package
- puppet-bolt
- Scoop package
- main/puppet-bolt
- MSI product code
- {ABB8DEED-AACF-4880-B0B7-0B7AD96286E9}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Puppet Bolt free?
Yes. Puppet Bolt is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is Puppet Bolt safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.puppetlabs.com; 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 Puppet Bolt 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 Puppet Bolt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Puppet Bolt 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 Puppet Bolt?
The versions page lists all 28 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Puppet Bolt?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
