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.
- Download
rux-windows.msifrom the Download page or the latest release. - Double-click the downloaded
.msifile to launch the installer. - 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.
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.