Connect Micro:Bit to Scratch
Publisher’s description
What is Scratch Link?
Scratch Link is a program for Windows from Scratch Foundation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 1.1 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Scratch Link is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scratch Link safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.scratch.mit.edu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
24769D48A0506DC5697EF3180CC6BAC64FC18C7CCCC5FDBD8749D9F3D9E61A44· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.3.0Latest | May 15, 2023 | 1.1 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MITMediaLab.ScratchLink -emsiexec /i windows.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {429A56C5-2EC1-4439-B752-AF2DFEDA9FAC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scratch Foundation
- Licence
- Unknown
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.4.3.0
- Released
- May 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- May 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- MITMediaLab.ScratchLink
- MSI product code
- {429A56C5-2EC1-4439-B752-AF2DFEDA9FAC}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scratch Link safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.scratch.mit.edu, 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 Scratch Link 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 Scratch Link be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Scratch Link run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.