Silo is for developers juggling coding agents across many projects. Keep every project running simultaneously — terminals, agents, and layout intact — and switch between them instantly. 100% open source and free forever.
The problem with one-workspace-at-a-time editors
VS Code and Cursor are file-first editors. They're built around a single active workspace — which made sense when you were writing the code.
Now you're coordinating 3–5 AI coding agents simultaneously across different projects. Every time you switch context, you lose your terminal state. Your agents get interrupted. You spend more time rebuilding context than doing actual work.
Silo is built around the opposite model.
Open as many project workspaces as you need and tab between them instantly. Each workspace keeps its terminals running, its layout intact, and its agents working — exactly as you left it. Switching takes a keystroke, not a minute.
How it works
- Instant switching, zero reload — each project gets its own persistent tab; switch instantly without losing anything
- Free and open source, forever — MIT licensed, no subscription, no account, no enterprise tier; fork it, contribute to it, build on it
- Local-first — everything runs on your machine; no cloud sync, no telemetry, no account required
- Layout that sticks — each workspace remembers its exact terminal tab arrangement; name tabs for specific jobs and they're waiting exactly where you left them
- Terminals and editors as equals — a terminal tab and an editor tab are the same thing; arrange them side by side, stack them, name them; span a workspace across multiple folders for monorepos or paired projects
- Extension SDK — every built-in feature ships as an extension against the same public API you get; browse and install from extensions.getsilo.dev or Settings → Extensions
Who it's for
- You run Claude Code, Aider, or other AI coding agents and want to keep several going at once
- You work across multiple projects simultaneously and hate losing terminal state when switching
- You live in the terminal more than the editor
- You've hit the ceiling of what a single-workspace editor can do for your workflow
Publisher’s description
What is Silo?
Silo is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Dave Weaver.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
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
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Silo is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Silo 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:
FA8C07779B5032BBCA4ACDFD5A7163D0E0606B3410CB68FD0CE9321C4A8034D0· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.79.0Latest | October 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DaveWeaver.Silo -eSilo_0.79.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dave Weaver
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.79.0
- Released
- October 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- getsilo.dev
- winget ID
- DaveWeaver.Silo
- MSI product code
- {C04F3610-078D-4110-8A8F-18FE13F31FF5}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Silo free?
Yes. Silo is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Silo 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 Silo 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 Silo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Silo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Silo without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Silo?
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