tend saves commands as jobs, runs individual jobs or groups, and can restart them when they exit or when output hooks match. It is useful for local development services, port forwards, and other long-running commands you want to start and supervise together.
Publisher’s description
What is tend?
tend by lkurcak is open-source Windows software. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.1, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to October 6, 2025: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Save, run, and automatically restart command-line jobs”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: tend is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is tend 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:
F33AC31DCF0DC7BFC0BB57A3089DAB8C415BF1C9200B5BFDE4D40235E23654FF· 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 14 versions ›14 versions over 2 years · about 5.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.0 | May 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.2.21 | November 20, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.20 | November 14, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.19 | November 7, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.2.18 | October 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.2.17 | October 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.2.16 | October 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lkurcak.tend -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- lkurcak
- Licence
- Unlicense
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lkurcak/tend
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 5.9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- lkurcak.tend
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is tend free?
Yes. tend is open-source software under the Unlicense licence.
Is tend 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 tend 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 tend run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of tend?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 6, 2025.
Can I use tend without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.