An offline first API Client built for OpenAPI.
Publisher’s description
What is Scalar?
Scalar by Scalar is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It ranks 43rd by popularity among api & web development in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 145.0 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. 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 1.1.35, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to December 24, 2024: 37 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 21 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (scalar/scalar) has 16,303 stars. Similar programs include Bruno, Insomnia and HTTPie.
Project description on GitHub: “Scalar is an open-source API platform: 🌐 Modern REST API Client 📖 Beautiful API References ✨ 1st-Class OpenAPI/Swagger Support”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 21 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Scalar is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scalar safe to download?
- The file is served by download.todesktop.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:
CC8DD1CF839C7D69BBD8CD8F3974FEB4F962737012BBD9B602F4D21ABE6AA6AA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 37 versions ›37 versions over 2 years · about 21 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.35Latest | September 29, 2026 | 155.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.27 | September 7, 2026 | 154.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.21 | August 7, 2026 | 153.3 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.13 | July 2, 2026 | 153.8 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.2 | May 22, 2026 | 152.8 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.5 | April 20, 2026 | 140.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.4 | April 12, 2026 | 133.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | March 12, 2026 | 118.0 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id APIDocumentation.Scalar -e"Scalar Setup 1.1.35 - Build 2609298j6707dij-x64.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scalar
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/scalar/scalar
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.1.35
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 37
- Updates / year
- 21
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 16,303
- GitHub forks
- 958
- Website
- scalar.com
- winget ID
- APIDocumentation.Scalar
- MSI product code
- {DFC0395F-4C92-4C1B-B0D0-9B8C7B97EE6F}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scalar free?
Yes. Scalar is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Scalar safe to download?
The download comes from download.todesktop.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 Scalar 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 Scalar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Scalar 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 Scalar?
The versions page lists all 37 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 24, 2024.
Can I use Scalar without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Scalar?
Bruno, Insomnia, HTTPie, SoapUI and xh. The alternatives page compares them.
