A new way to manage and install your R packages in a reproducible, fast, and declarative way.
Publisher’s description
What is rv?
rv by A2-Ai is open-source Windows software. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.23.3, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to May 16, 2025: 29 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 20 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (A2-ai/rv) has 379 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 20 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: rv is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is rv 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:
C0CB441F2BEC12D5FA953BB6DA5D8D14D9A76D6414B35E07205AA556B6E9D1B5· 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 29 versions ›29 versions over 1 year · about 20 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.23.3Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.2 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.1 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.0 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.2 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.1 | June 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.0 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.21.0 | May 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id A2-Ai.rv -eProgram files (.exe): rv.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install rvInformation
- Publisher
- A2-Ai
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/A2-ai/rv
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.23.3
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 20.3
- GitHub stars
- 379
- GitHub forks
- 19
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- A2-Ai.rv
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is rv free?
Yes. rv is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is rv 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 rv 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 rv 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 rv?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 16, 2025.
Can I use rv without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.