A syntax-aware linter for prose built with speed and extensibility in mind.
Publisher’s description
What is Vale?
Vale by errata.ai is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It ranks 12th by popularity among developer utilities in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.25.1, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to April 15, 2023: 52 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 28,340 times. The source code on GitHub (vale-cli/vale) has 6,273 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “:pencil: A markup-aware linter for prose built with speed and extensibility in mind.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Vale is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Vale 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:
5F4B5CEFEE5D0F7EE0621D7CC035886515888FD732C4E8ADD36D3C922F2ADC68· 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 52 versions ›52 versions over 4 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.25.1Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.24.0 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.23.0 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.22.0 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.17.1 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.17.0 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.15.1 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.14.2 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id errata-ai.Vale -echoco install vale -yscoop install main/valeProgram files (.exe): vale.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install valeInformation
- Publisher
- errata.ai
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/vale-cli/vale
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.25.1
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 17, 2023
- Versions listed
- 52
- Updates / year
- 14.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 28,340
- GitHub stars
- 6,273
- GitHub forks
- 236
- Website
- vale.sh
- winget ID
- errata-ai.Vale
- Chocolatey package
- vale
- Scoop package
- main/vale
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vale free?
Yes. Vale is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Vale 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 Vale 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 Vale 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 Vale?
The versions page lists all 52 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 15, 2023.
Can I use Vale without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Vale?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and delta. The alternatives page compares them.
