Runner is a native desktop application where terminal agents work together. Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor CLI, Grok Build, Antigravity CLI, Copilot CLI and pi can take the same task in one mission, and each agent keeps its own TUI in a real terminal while the lead brings the decisions back to you. Everything in Runner is also a `runner` command: missions, crews, roles, projects, chats, sessions and messages are all addressable from the command line, with `runnerd` as the background service. Agents run natively on Windows without WSL, and PowerShell 7 is optional. Status: alpha, actively shipping. Native builds target macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows (x64) on Windows 10 version 1809 or later; Intel Macs, Windows ARM64 and Linux are not supported. The installer, the application and the CLI sidecars are Authenticode-signed with a Certum open-source certificate issued to Open Source Developer Yicheng Wang.
Publisher’s description
What is Runner?
Runner by wyc studios is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) 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 0.18.0.20261025.0806, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to October 15, 2026: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (yicheng47/runner) has 358 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “Where terminal agents work together. Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI and pi on the same task, in one mission, each keeping its own TUI in a real terminal.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Runner is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Runner 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:
790127D0B94664F2CA7B7946E3FCE3FDC8932180014367E9F0088BD41EEC57DD· 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 11 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.18.0.20261025.0806Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.17.2.20261024.0222 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.17.1.20261022.0936 | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.17.0.20261021.0256 | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.16.8.20261020.1443 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.16.7.20261020.0256 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.16.6.20261019.1158 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.16.5.20261018.1143 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id YichengWang.Runner -eRunner-Setup-0.18.0.20261025.0806-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- wyc studios
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/yicheng47/runner
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.18.0.20261025.0806
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 358
- GitHub forks
- 26
- Website
- runnersh.dev
- winget ID
- YichengWang.Runner
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Frequently asked questions
Is Runner free?
Yes. Runner is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Runner 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 Runner 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 Runner be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Runner 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 Runner?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 15, 2026.
Can I use Runner without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Runner?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and Tabby. The alternatives page compares them.
