Cross-platform Audio Visualiser
Publisher’s description
What is cava?
cava is an open-source program for Windows from karlstav. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.0, released on June 13, 2026. 4 versions are listed since November 15, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (karlstav/cava) has 6,489 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform Audio Visualizer”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: cava is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is cava 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:
FE0F95CF88573A4369BAA3B85C4EFE28AFF6A5B6C75BB0F140CCF5C655544DAB· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the karlstav/cava repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | June 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.10.7 | January 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.10.4 | February 13, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.3 | November 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id karlstav.cava -emsiexec /i cava_win_x64_install.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {61F0C5C1-C4CB-470D-B7E5-E89EA3DF26E9} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): cava.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install cavaInformation
- Publisher
- karlstav
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/karlstav/cava
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- June 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- GitHub stars
- 6,489
- GitHub forks
- 299
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- karlstav.cava
- MSI product code
- {61F0C5C1-C4CB-470D-B7E5-E89EA3DF26E9}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is cava free?
Yes. cava is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is cava 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 cava 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 cava be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does cava 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 cava?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 15, 2024.