Rosi is an easy way to run your C# code everywhere, especially on Linux and macOS. No need to mess around with package management.
Rosi is just a single executable file that you need to run your C# code. Just put it on your USB drive and you're done.
Publisher’s description
What is Rosi?
Rosi is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from MarkoBL. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.0.0.0, released on January 25, 2022. 4 versions are listed since October 20, 2020, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (MarkoBL/Rosi) has 58 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Rosi, the power of .NET Core in a single executable.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Rosi is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rosi 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:
FE425EBA1699C21BE4A87FF632089DD3F58AEAF81A0D44756D160E996A931C3B· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0.0.0Latest | January 25, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.0.0 | May 12, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.5.0 | October 21, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.4.0 | October 20, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MarkoBL.Rosi -emsiexec /i Rosi_Windows_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {845EC02A-4C94-4306-AF90-6F702FCF85FE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MarkoBL
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- 0BSD License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/MarkoBL/Rosi
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 6.0.0.0
- Released
- January 25, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 19, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- GitHub stars
- 58
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MarkoBL.Rosi
- MSI product code
- {845EC02A-4C94-4306-AF90-6F702FCF85FE}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rosi free?
Yes. Rosi is open-source software under the 0BSD License licence.
Is Rosi 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 Rosi 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 Rosi be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Rosi support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Rosi 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 Rosi?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 20, 2020.
What are alternatives to Rosi?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
