A portable command-line tool to update and install Software from the RuckZuck Repository or from local JSON Files.
Publisher’s description
What is RZGet?
RZGet is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows from Roger Zander. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.3.11, released on August 14, 2026. 4 versions are listed since March 24, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (rzander/ruckzuck) has 243 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “software package manager for windows”
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
In short: RZGet is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is RZGet 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:
E224AF31FCFDEBDBB1C3CDF5973F6DCD9D7193C505220FB61C84EA6DFA435F26· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.3.11Latest | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.7.3.10 | December 31, 2025 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.7.3.8 | November 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.7.3.5 | March 24, 2024 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RogerZander.RZGet -eProgram files (.exe): rzget.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Roger Zander
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MS-PL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rzander/ruckzuck
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.7.3.11
- Released
- August 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 20, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- GitHub stars
- 243
- GitHub forks
- 25
- Website
- ruckzuck.tools
- winget ID
- RogerZander.RZGet
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RZGet free?
Yes. RZGet is open-source software under the MS-PL licence.
Is RZGet 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 RZGet 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 RZGet run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of RZGet?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 24, 2024.
Can I use RZGet without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to RZGet?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
