YARA-X

by VirusTotalv1.15.0

VirusTotal.YARA-X

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

YARA-X is a re-incarnation of YARA, a pattern matching tool designed with malware researchers in mind. This new incarnation intends to be faster, safer and more user-friendly than its predecessor.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id VirusTotal.YARA-X --exact --version 1.15.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.15.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	zip	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install YARA-X on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id VirusTotal.YARA-X --exact --version 1.15.0. winget downloads the installer from VirusTotal and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install YARA-X silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id VirusTotal.YARA-X --exact 1.15.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall YARA-X via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id VirusTotal.YARA-X --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from YARA-X's Apps & Features entry.

Is YARA-X free?

YARA-X is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara-x) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does YARA-X work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls YARA-X directly from the publisher.

How do I keep YARA-X up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id VirusTotal.YARA-X --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of YARA-X from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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