A cli tool for navigation and execution
Publisher’s description
What is bonsai?
bonsai is an open-source program for Windows from donmar. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.9, released on November 20, 2025. 9 versions are listed since March 8, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Mario185/bonsai) has 1 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “a cli tool for navigation and execution”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: bonsai is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is bonsai safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7E03BFE3483F6AEBCCC7F26AF13C6D8BB9391E5130A9BF6DAD22CC46DC9B99D5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.9Latest | November 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.8 | September 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.7 | August 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.6 | July 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.5 | July 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.4 | March 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.3 | March 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.2 | March 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id donmar.bonsai -eProgram files (.exe): bonsai.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- donmar
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Mario185/bonsai
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.9
- Released
- November 20, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 9, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- donmar.bonsai
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is bonsai free?
Yes. bonsai is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is bonsai safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install bonsai with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does bonsai run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of bonsai?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 8, 2025.
Can I use bonsai without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.