Scala is a programming language that supports object-oriented and functional programming.
Publisher’s description
What is Scala Programming Language Distribution?
Scala Programming Language Distribution by LAMP/EPFL and Lightbend, Inc. <scala-internals@googlegroups.com> is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.13.8.400, released on January 13, 2022. The version history goes back to August 13, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 24,122 times. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Haxe.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Scala Programming Language Distribution is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scala Programming Language Distribution safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.lightbend.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5CD1A12172234B5339635BF1BEEC584F56AD47942AB57C374576F673D6DE7A63· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.13.8.400Latest | January 13, 2022 | 1 KB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.13.7.400 | December 19, 2021 | 1 KB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.13.6.400 | August 13, 2021 | 1 KB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.13.5.400 | August 13, 2021 | 1 KB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.12.13.400 | August 13, 2021 | 1 KB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.11.12.400 | August 13, 2021 | 1 KB | 32-bit MSI |
Release cycle and support
Version 2.13.8.400 belongs to the 2.13 release line, still supported, with no end date announced.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10 | October 12, 2026 | not announced | 3.10.0 | Supported |
| 3.9 (LTS)LTS | September 3, 2026 | not announced | 3.9.0 | Supported |
| 3.8 | January 22, 2026 | September 3, 2026 | 3.8.4 | End of life |
| 3.7 | May 7, 2025 | January 22, 2026 | 3.7.4 | End of life |
| 3.6 | December 10, 2024 | May 7, 2025 | 3.6.4 | End of life |
| 3.5 | August 22, 2024 | December 10, 2024 | 3.5.2 | End of life |
| 3.4 | February 14, 2024 | August 22, 2024 | 3.4.3 | End of life |
| 3.3 (LTS)LTS | May 23, 2023 | not announced | 3.3.8 | Supported |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Scala.Scala.2 -echoco install scala -yscoop install main/scalamsiexec /i scala-2.13.8.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {7606E6DA-E168-42B5-8345-B08BF774CB30} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LAMP/EPFL and Lightbend, Inc. <scala-internals@googlegroups.com>
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.13.8.400
- Released
- January 13, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 13, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 24,122
- Website
- scala-lang.org
- winget ID
- Scala.Scala.2
- Chocolatey package
- scala
- Scoop package
- main/scala
- MSI product code
- {7606E6DA-E168-42B5-8345-B08BF774CB30}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scala Programming Language Distribution free?
Yes. Scala Programming Language Distribution is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Scala Programming Language Distribution safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.lightbend.com; 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 Scala Programming Language Distribution 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 Scala Programming Language Distribution be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Scala Programming Language Distribution support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Scala Programming Language Distribution run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Scala Programming Language Distribution?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 13, 2021.
What are alternatives to Scala Programming Language Distribution?
OpenCode, RStudio, Haxe, Node.js (LTS) and Apache NetBeans. The alternatives page compares them.
