About cARL
Cognitive Agent Runtime Layer for AI coding agents
cARL 1.0.2
Cognitive Agent Runtime Layer for AI coding agents
- By goldjg
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Oct 25, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | goldjg |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Release date | 2026-10-25 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | goldjg.cARL |
Install cARL from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=goldjg.cARL -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=goldjg.cARL -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=goldjg.cARL -e
cARL version history
1.0.1 Oct 5, 2026
1.0.0 Jul 26, 2026
1.0.0-rc.1 Jul 26, 2026
Other versions
- 0.6.0
- 0.5.0
- 0.4.3
- 0.4.2
Frequently asked questions
Is cARL free?
Yes. cARL is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of cARL?
The latest version is 1.0.2, released on Oct 25, 2026.
Is it safe to download cARL?
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 6dd84dcbe48493e5a12a072e32ac2c22823260d17254f9c9072b3cae02e2bc7c.
Which Windows versions does cARL support?
cARL runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall cARL?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find cARL and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=goldjg.cARL -e.
Is there a portable version of cARL?
Yes. cARL is available as a portable ZIP archive (carl_1.0.2_windows_amd64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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