rakubrew (called rakudobrew in a previous life) is a Raku installation tool. It allows to have multiple versions of different Raku implementations installed in parallel and switch between them. It's a perlbrew and plenv look alike and supports both flavours of commands.
Publisher’s description
What is Rakubrew?
Rakubrew by Raku is open-source Windows software. It is written in Perl.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 11.7 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Raku/App-Rakubrew) has 30 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Raku environment manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (11.7 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Rakubrew is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Rakubrew safe to download?
- The file is served by rakubrew.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1A1105FA7826C6A9B5863ADB06AFD85F59DDD15A2ECE6EA3B2DE2469390C94E8· 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
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45Latest | January 16, 2026 | 11.7 MB | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Raku.Rakubrew -eProgram files (.exe): rakubrew.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Raku
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Raku/App-Rakubrew
- Written in
- Perl
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 45
- Released
- January 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 30
- GitHub forks
- 20
- Website
- rakubrew.org
- winget ID
- Raku.Rakubrew
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rakubrew free?
Yes. Rakubrew is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Rakubrew safe to download?
The download comes from rakubrew.org, 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 Rakubrew 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 Rakubrew run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Rakubrew without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.