ryl is a fast YAML linter and formatter written in Rust. It checks YAML style with a configurable rule set, applies safe fixes (--fix), formats files with configurable layout (ryl format), handles YAML embedded in Markdown, and reports in formats including GitHub, JUnit, and GitLab Code Quality.
Publisher’s description
What is ryl?
ryl is an open-source developer utilitie program for Windows from Owen Lamont. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.25.1, released on October 16, 2026. 9 versions are listed since June 14, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (owenlamont/ryl) has 91 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast YAML linter and 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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: ryl is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is ryl 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:
08655F908E03CE4CCAC77320C4E1092F4DB423AEF5DE759BCBA4065F6189A8B9· 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 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25.1Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.25.0 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.24.0 | October 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.0 | October 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.0 | September 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.21.0 | June 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.20.0 | June 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.19.1 | June 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id owenlamont.ryl -eProgram files (.exe): ryl.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Owen Lamont
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/owenlamont/ryl
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.25.1
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 91
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- owenlamont.ryl
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Frequently asked questions
Is ryl free?
Yes. ryl is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ryl 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 ryl 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 ryl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ryl?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 14, 2026.
Can I use ryl without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ryl?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and Vale. The alternatives page compares them.
