Tabby is a self-hosted AI coding assistant, offering an open-source and on-premises alternative to GitHub Copilot.
Publisher’s description
What is Tabby?
Tabby is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from TabbyML. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.32.0, released on January 25, 2026. 13 versions are listed since July 10, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TabbyML/tabby) has 33,922 stars. Similar programs include RStudio, OpenCode and Apache NetBeans.
Project description on GitHub: “Self-hosted AI coding assistant”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 8.4 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Tabby is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Tabby 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:
7F6632CCEA11A8769FF698C27D11E8DC87E9DB5B177999DD298112F2B12FC25D· 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 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 8.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.32.0Latest | January 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.31.2 | September 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.31.1 | August 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.31.0 | August 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.2 | August 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.1 | July 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.30.0 | July 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.29.0 | May 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TabbyML.Tabby -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TabbyML
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TabbyML/tabby
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.32.0
- Released
- January 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 12, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 8.4
- GitHub stars
- 33,922
- GitHub forks
- 1,791
- Website
- tabby.tabbyml.com
- winget ID
- TabbyML.Tabby
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tabby free?
Yes. Tabby is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is Tabby 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 Tabby 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 Tabby 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 Tabby?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 10, 2024.
Can I use Tabby without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Tabby?
RStudio, OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
