Desktop application to efficiently search large packet captures and Zeek logs.
Publisher’s description
What is Brim?
Brim by Brim Security, Inc. is open-source Windows software. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.18.0, released on September 23, 2024. The version history goes back to March 23, 2020: 42 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (superdb/zui) has 1,978 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Zui is a powerful desktop application for exploring and working with data. The official front-end to the Zed lake.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.3 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Brim is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Brim 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:
4150273579DBE40C77C873B3269D733A13023E34868231B0E44C54A3925B8A4C· 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 42 versions ›42 versions over 5 years · about 9.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.0Latest | September 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.0 | April 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.6.0 | January 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.5.0 | December 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.1 | November 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.0 | November 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.1 | October 16, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.0 | September 28, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id brimdata.brim -eZui-Setup-1.18.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Brim Security, Inc.
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause license
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/superdb/zui
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.18.0
- Released
- September 23, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2021
- Versions listed
- 42
- Updates / year
- 9.3
- GitHub stars
- 1,978
- GitHub forks
- 136
- Website
- brimsecurity.com
- winget ID
- brimdata.brim
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brim free?
Yes. Brim is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause license licence.
Is Brim 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 Brim 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.
Can Brim be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Brim 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 Brim?
The versions page lists all 42 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 23, 2020.