UBI is a universal binary installer library and CLI tool.
When I say "universal", I mean it downloads binaries from GitHub or GitLab releases.
When I say "binary", I mean it handles single-file executables like those created by most Go and Rust projects.
When I say "installer", I mean it plops the binary wherever you tell it to.
And finally, when I say "UBI", I don't mean "universal basic income", but that'd be nice too.
Publisher’s description
What is ubi?
ubi is an open-source version control program for Windows from A house for code. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.12.0, released on August 31, 2026. 15 versions are listed since February 22, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 9.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (houseabsolute/ubi) has 600 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “The Universal Binary Installer”
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
- Frequent updates (about 9.9 a year)
In short: ubi is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is ubi 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:
5DD527177B8BE61D5486AC69A268211A11DD4D3C137CE86BDCCF29D8F657E9E2· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the houseabsolute/ubi repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Pinned dependencies9
- Security policy3
- Code review0
- Static code analysis0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 2 years · about 9.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0Latest | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.10.0 | July 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.9.0 | January 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.4 | November 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.2 | October 19, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.1 | October 11, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.0 | September 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.7.4 | August 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id houseabsolute.ubi -eProgram files (.exe): ubi.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ubiInformation
- Publisher
- A house for code
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Apache-2.0 or MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/houseabsolute/ubi
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.12.0
- Released
- August 31, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 9.9
- GitHub stars
- 600
- GitHub forks
- 27
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- houseabsolute.ubi
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ubi free?
Yes. ubi is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 or MIT licence.
Is ubi 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 ubi 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 ubi run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ubi?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 22, 2025.
Can I use ubi without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ubi?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
