Salad turns downtime into downloads. Run Salad whenever you're away from the keys to score games, gift cards, subscriptions, DLC, and more at the Salad Storefront.
Publisher’s description
What is Salad?
Salad by Salad Technologies is open-source Windows software. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.27, released on September 4, 2026. The version history goes back to May 29, 2021: 74 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (SaladTechnologies/salad-applications) has 180 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Home of the Salad web app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Salad is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Salad 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:
57CDB0D9D6557D39EC12D9CD01519A0258C9DE27001D1C294E9D74FDD7A88D71· 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 74 versions ›74 versions over 5 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.27Latest | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.26 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.24 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.23 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.21 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.20 | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.17 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.16 | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SaladTechnologies.Salad -eSalad-1.9.27.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Salad Technologies
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SaladTechnologies/salad-applications
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.9.27
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 29, 2021
- Versions listed
- 74
- Updates / year
- 14
- GitHub stars
- 180
- GitHub forks
- 82
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SaladTechnologies.Salad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salad free?
Yes. Salad is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Salad 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 Salad 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 Salad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Salad 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 Salad?
The versions page lists all 74 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 29, 2021.