Ray is a desktop app that vastly improves your debugging experience. It is a dedicated window to send debugging information to.
Publisher’s description
What is Ray?
Ray by Spatie is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It is written in PHP.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.5.1, released on June 1, 2023. The version history goes back to February 5, 2022: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (spatie/ray) has 625 stars. Similar programs include Bruno, Insomnia and RenderDoc.
Project description on GitHub: “Debug with Ray to fix problems faster”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Ray is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Ray safe to download?
- The file is served by ray-app.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.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:
A437AFBDA343C0050C71EAE928BD614C886F2D27B8C8A2976229CCFD959F5860· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 2 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.1Latest | June 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.19.0 | February 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.5 | February 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.4 | November 16, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.3 | February 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.2 | February 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.1 | February 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.0 | February 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Spatie.Ray -e"Ray Setup 2.5.1.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Spatie
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/spatie/ray
- Written in
- PHP
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.5.1
- Released
- June 1, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 20, 2021
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 10.8
- GitHub stars
- 625
- GitHub forks
- 104
- Website
- spatie.be
- winget ID
- Spatie.Ray
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ray free?
Yes. Ray is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Ray safe to download?
The download comes from ray-app.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.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 Ray 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 Ray be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Ray 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 Ray?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 5, 2022.
Can I use Ray without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Ray?
Bruno, Insomnia, RenderDoc, HTTPie and Yaak. The alternatives page compares them.
