Bot Framework Emulator

Bot Framework Emulator 4.15.1

Development tool for the Microsoft Bot Framework. Allows developers to test and debug bots on localhost.

  • By Microsoft Corporation
  • Open Source
  • Updated Oct 1, 2024
Download for Windows

About Bot Framework Emulator

Development tool for the Microsoft Bot Framework. Allows developers to test and debug bots on localhost.

What's new in 4.15.1

This is a stable build of the v4 Bot Framework Emulator.
What's Changed
Remove NGrok. Configure Tunnel URL in PR 2461
Add CI checks with GitHub Actions in PR 2462
> [Note] MacOS notarized installer is not available at this moment. Mac users can use unsigned bits from https://github.com/microsoft/BotFramework-Emulator/actions/runs/11114029145/artifacts/1997721962

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version4.15.1
Release date2024-10-01
LicenseMIT
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex86
Package IDMicrosoft.BotFrameworkEmulator

Install Bot Framework Emulator from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"BotFramework-Emulator-4.15.1-windows-setup.exe" /S

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Bot Framework Emulator version history

  • 4.14.1
  • 4.14.0
  • 4.13.0
  • 4.12.0
  • 4.11.0
  • 4.10.0
  • 4.9.0
  • 4.8.1

Frequently asked questions

Is Bot Framework Emulator free?

Yes. Bot Framework Emulator is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of Bot Framework Emulator?

The latest version is 4.15.1, released on Oct 1, 2024.

Is it safe to download Bot Framework Emulator?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c02b32fa861c448b3645d34f6e3719ee24c95bc0e4f9561dff560407069006f2.

Which Windows versions does Bot Framework Emulator support?

Bot Framework Emulator runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install Bot Framework Emulator silently?

Run the offline installer with "BotFramework-Emulator-4.15.1-windows-setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Bot Framework Emulator?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Bot Framework Emulator and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.BotFrameworkEmulator -e.

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