Rio terminal is a hardware-accelerated GPU terminal emulator, focusing to run in desktops and browsers.
The supported platforms currently consist of BSD, Linux, MacOS and Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Rio?
Rio by Raphael Amorim is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. 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 0.5.28, released on September 17, 2026. The version history goes back to September 24, 2024: 82 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 41 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,760 times. The source code on GitHub (raphamorim/rio) has 7,633 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “A hardware-accelerated GPU terminal emulator focusing to run in desktops and browsers.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 41 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Rio is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rio 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:
78FDDD38BD5D6934FC01061811F9D5F6BADB460AAD73701BC52062107D90BB68· 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 82 versions ›82 versions over 2 years · about 41 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.28Latest | September 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.27 | August 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.26 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.5.25 | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.5.24 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.5.23 | August 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.22 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.5.21 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id raphamorim.rio -echoco install rio-terminal -yscoop install extras/riomsiexec /i Rio-installer-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D59F05F1-4B37-4A21-8E9E-00AEF4DAD0E2} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask rioflatpak install flathub com.rioterm.RioInformation
- Publisher
- Raphael Amorim
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/raphamorim/rio
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.5.28
- Released
- September 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 82
- Updates / year
- 41.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,760
- GitHub stars
- 7,633
- GitHub forks
- 370
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- raphamorim.rio
- Chocolatey package
- rio-terminal
- Scoop package
- extras/rio
- MSI product code
- {D59F05F1-4B37-4A21-8E9E-00AEF4DAD0E2}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rio free?
Yes. Rio is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Rio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Rio?
The versions page lists all 82 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 24, 2024.
What are alternatives to Rio?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, Alacritty and Tabby. The alternatives page compares them.
