a Hassle-Free Python Experience
Publisher’s description
What is Rye?
Rye by Rye is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-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 0.44.0, released on February 27, 2025. The version history goes back to September 29, 2023: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (astral-sh/rye) has 14,121 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “a Hassle-Free Python Experience”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Rye is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rye 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:
F48D3F3E4EDDCAF39C4665E7953E177589006E8ED86772CE782F2B1C4FFB4C0F· 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 8 versions ›8 versions over 1 year · about 5.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.44.0Latest | February 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.41.0 | September 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.33.0 | April 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.28.0 | March 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.24.0 | February 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.21.0 | February 5, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.15.2 | October 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.13.0 | September 29, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Rye.Rye -erye-x86_64-windows.exe self install --yesRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Rye
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/astral-sh/rye
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.44.0
- Released
- February 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 29, 2023
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 5.7
- GitHub stars
- 14,121
- GitHub forks
- 467
- Website
- rye-up.com
- winget ID
- Rye.Rye
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rye free?
Yes. Rye is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Rye 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 Rye 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 Rye be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Rye run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Rye?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 29, 2023.
Can I use Rye without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Rye?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
