Downloads
Revela ships in three editions. Standalone covers what most people need; pick another only if you have a specific reason.
Standalone — recommended
A single executable with the default theme and all built-in plugins (compression, dev server, OneDrive sync, EXIF statistics, calendar) baked in. No .NET SDK, no plugin downloads, no internet connection required after the initial download.
Pick this if: you just want to publish a photography portfolio.
Other architectures (Linux ARM64, macOS Intel, Windows ARM64) are available on the GitHub Releases page.
Full — modular, with plugin manager
The same executable as Standalone, but bundled with a local NuGet feed of every official plugin and theme as separate packages. Lets you install, update, and remove plugins individually with revela plugin install/uninstall. Useful if you want to keep the binary small, ship custom plugins, or mix and match themes.
Pick this if: you want to add or build custom plugins, or you prefer a smaller running footprint with plugins loaded on demand.
.NET Global Tool — for developers
If you already have the .NET 10 SDK installed, the cleanest install is via NuGet:
dotnet tool install -g Spectara.Revela
Update later with:
dotnet tool update -g Spectara.Revela
Pick this if: you already use .NET and want Revela on your PATH without a separate download.
Which one should I pick?
| Standalone | Full | .NET Tool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | none | none | .NET 10 SDK |
| Download size | smallest | larger | smallest |
| Built-in plugins | all (fixed) | all (removable) | core only |
| Custom plugins | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto-update | manual | manual | dotnet tool update |
When in doubt: Standalone.
For the full installation walkthrough — including first run, project layout, and the setup wizard — see the Installation guide.