About LightGBM
A fast, distributed, high performance gradient boosting (GBT, GBDT, GBRT, GBM or MART) framework based on decision tree algorithms, used for ranking, classification and many other machine learning tasks.
LightGBM 4.7.0
A fast, distributed, high performance gradient boosting (GBT, GBDT, GBRT, GBM or MART) framework based on decision tree algorithms, used for ranking, classification and many other machine learning tas
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Version | 4.7.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.LightGBM |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install LightGBM from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.LightGBM -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.LightGBM -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.LightGBM -e
LightGBM adds this command to the command line: lightgbm.
LightGBM version history
4.6.0
Frequently asked questions
Is LightGBM free?
Yes. LightGBM is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of LightGBM?
The latest version is 4.7.0.
Is it safe to download LightGBM?
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 d729041792bf885ae1ed6f6c4fa4531f7d5b48024af7c5820aeb22ec87733da5.
Which Windows versions does LightGBM support?
LightGBM runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall LightGBM?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find LightGBM and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.LightGBM -e.
Is there a portable version of LightGBM?
Yes. LightGBM is available as a portable program (lightgbm.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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