ruster-env

ruster-env 0.3.0

A blazingly fast, session-persistent environment variable manager built ecifically for Windows (PowerShell & CMD).

  • By Ashok S K
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Jan 15, 2026
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About ruster-env

ruster-env injects variables directly into your current session—just like source .env on Linux.

What's new in 0.3.0

https://github.com/Ashoksk029/ruster-env/releases/tag/v0.3.0

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Technical details

PublisherAshok S K
Version0.3.0
Release date2026-01-15
LicenseMIT License
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDAshokSK.ruster-env
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64

Install ruster-env from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=AshokSK.ruster-env -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=AshokSK.ruster-env -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=AshokSK.ruster-env -e

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ruster-env version history

0.2.1

https://github.com/Ashoksk029/ruster-env/releases/tag/v0.2.1

Frequently asked questions

Is ruster-env free?

Yes. ruster-env is free and open-source software released under the MIT License license.

What is the latest version of ruster-env?

The latest version is 0.3.0, released on Jan 15, 2026.

Is it safe to download ruster-env?

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 c98f0fb644ee1f45b02918e9f49336fcbba34ce83622d779675ad160f53931ce.

Which Windows versions does ruster-env support?

ruster-env runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall ruster-env?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ruster-env and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=AshokSK.ruster-env -e.

Is there a portable version of ruster-env?

Yes. ruster-env is available as a portable ZIP archive (ruster-env-windows-x64.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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