Install on Windows

This guide explains how to install the Rux compiler on Windows, either with the MSI installer or using Scoop, a command-line package manager for Windows.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11
• Windows Server 2025

Install with the MSI Installer

The MSI installer is the simplest option if you prefer a graphical installer.

1. Download rux-windows.msi from the Download page or the latest release.
2. Double-click the downloaded .msi file to launch the installer.
3. Follow the setup wizard to complete the installation.

The installer places the rux executable on your system PATH, so you can run it from any new terminal window once setup finishes.

TIP

You can also install silently from a terminal — useful for scripted or unattended setups:

msiexec /i rux-windows.msi /quiet

To update later, download the newer .msi and run it again; to remove Rux, uninstall it from Settings → Apps → Installed apps.

Install with Scoop

Add the Rux Bucket

Scoop uses buckets to organize packages. Add the official Rux bucket:

scoop bucket add rux-lang https://github.com/rux-lang/Scoop

Install the Rux Compiler

scoop install rux

Verify the Installation

rux version

You should see the installed Rux compiler version.

Updating with Scoop

To update a Scoop installation to the latest version:

scoop update rux

Releases

All Rux releases are available on GitHub.