An extremely fast Python linter, written in Rust.
Publisher’s description
What is Ruff?
Ruff by Astral is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It ranks 41st by popularity among languages & sdks in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.17.1, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to June 9, 2023: 140 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 42 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 26,534 times. The source code on GitHub (astral-sh/ruff) has 50,216 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “An extremely fast Python linter and code formatter, written in Rust.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 42 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Ruff is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Ruff 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:
A841FB7E59680508B9394BFEA32E369B3907CC6620A491C65D8D1F479498DB82· 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 140 versions ›140 versions over 3 years · about 42 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17.1Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.17.0 | October 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.16.10 | October 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.16.9 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.16.8 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.16.7 | September 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.16.6 | September 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.16.5 | August 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id astral-sh.ruff -echoco install ruff -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Astral
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/astral-sh/ruff
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.17.1
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 140
- Updates / year
- 41.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 26,534
- GitHub stars
- 50,216
- GitHub forks
- 2,541
- winget ID
- astral-sh.ruff
- Chocolatey package
- ruff
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Ruff
See all ›-
Go Programming Language1.27.0An open source programming language that makes it simple to build secure, scalable systems.Open source2.1M ↓ -
Open source2.8M ↓ -
Open source249.7K ↓ -
Open source3.7M ↓ -
Yarn1.22.22Yarn is a package manager that doubles down as project manager. Whether you work on one-shot projects or large monorepos, as a hobbyist or an enterprise user, we've got you covered.Open source1.9M ↓ -
Ccache4.14.1Ccache is a compiler cache. It speeds up recompilation by caching previous compilations and detecting when the same compilation is being done again.Open source2.2M ↓ -
Open source263.6K ↓ -
Open source12.5K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruff free?
Yes. Ruff is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Ruff 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 Ruff 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 Ruff run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Ruff?
The versions page lists all 140 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2023.
Can I use Ruff without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Ruff?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
