This is a mod manager for Hollow Knight aimed at making the process of installing mods easier for users.
Publisher’s description
What is Scarab?
Scarab is an open-source program for Windows from fifty-six. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.7.0.0, released on December 3, 2025. 4 versions are listed since November 6, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fifty-six/Scarab) has 1,345 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “An installer for Hollow Knight mods written with Avalonia.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Scarab is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Scarab 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:
5F243D82AC141EF9DE7B1ECA9AF91C7FA6FBE970CDAA21354517B0087D863723· 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 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7.0.0Latest | December 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0.0 | December 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.5.0.0 | November 16, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.3.0.0 | November 6, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id fifty-six.Scarab -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- fifty-six
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fifty-six/Scarab
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.7.0.0
- Released
- December 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 6, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- GitHub stars
- 1,345
- GitHub forks
- 268
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- fifty-six.Scarab
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scarab free?
Yes. Scarab is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Scarab 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 Scarab 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 Scarab 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 Scarab?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 6, 2023.
Can I use Scarab without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.