A Chinese input method on Windows based on open source technologies including Rime Input Method Engine
Publisher’s description
What is Weasel?
Weasel is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.17.4, released on June 4, 2025. The version history goes back to May 14, 2024: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,510 times. The source code on GitHub (rime/weasel) has 8,208 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “【小狼毫】Rime for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.6 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Weasel is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Weasel 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:
CF509534A8F5F8AF9C98ED7CBB8F135439F145A8CBE7E50EDE42BB5B5AB45C29· 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 rime/weasel repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository3
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 1 year · about 6.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17.4Latest | June 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.3 | May 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.0 | May 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.3 | October 4, 2024 | — | ARM EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.2 | September 28, 2024 | — | ARM EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.1 | June 6, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.0.0 | May 14, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Rime.Weasel -echoco install weasel -yweasel-0.17.4.0-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rime/weasel
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.17.4
- Released
- June 4, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 6.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,510
- GitHub stars
- 8,208
- GitHub forks
- 841
- Website
- rime.im
- winget ID
- Rime.Weasel
- Chocolatey package
- weasel
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Weasel free?
Yes. Weasel is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Weasel 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 Weasel 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 Weasel be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Weasel run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Weasel?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 14, 2024.