Install, remove, configure R versions.
Publisher’s description
What is rig?
rig is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows from Posit Software, PBC. It ranks 17th by popularity among package managers & updaters in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.11.1, released on October 26, 2026. 9 versions are listed since April 20, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 15,037 times. The source code on GitHub (r-lib/rig) has 1,018 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Manage R installations, packages and projects”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: rig is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is rig 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:
695A6C34357635CE2436EFCC3EA5FF7264825294578C62AC3683EFD6C106AB68· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 4 years · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.11.1Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.11.0 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.10.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.8.1 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.8.0 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.1 | April 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.0 | April 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.6.0 | August 31, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Posit.rig -echoco install rig -yrig-windows-0.11.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Posit Software, PBC
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/r-lib/rig
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.11.1
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 15,037
- GitHub stars
- 1,018
- GitHub forks
- 40
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Posit.rig
- Chocolatey package
- rig
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is rig free?
Yes. rig is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is rig 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 rig 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 rig be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does rig 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 rig?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 20, 2023.
What are alternatives to rig?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
