ChordSketch is a Rust implementation of the ChordPro file format parser
and renderer. It is 100% ChordPro compatible and supports parsing
ChordPro files into a structured AST and rendering them to plain text,
HTML, or PDF. The CLI tool reads .cho files and writes the chosen
output format to stdout or a file, with optional chord transposition
and configuration overrides.
Publisher’s description
What is ChordSketch?
ChordSketch by koedame is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.0, released on October 5, 2026. The version history goes back to April 5, 2026: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 341 times. The source code on GitHub (koedame/chordsketch) has 12 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “A Rust implementation of the ChordPro music notation format — parser, renderers, and CLI”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ChordSketch is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is ChordSketch 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:
C8E884E502F42F9D35D2E2F0F3CEEE9EBDC7DFE71D5059186B77A79B24A95403· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.0Latest | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.7.0 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.5.0 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.0 | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id koedame.chordsketch -echoco install chordsketch -yProgram files (.exe): chordsketch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- koedame
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/koedame/chordsketch
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.8.0
- Released
- October 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 341
- GitHub stars
- 12
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- koedame.chordsketch
- Chocolatey package
- chordsketch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChordSketch free?
Yes. ChordSketch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ChordSketch 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 ChordSketch 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 ChordSketch 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 ChordSketch?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 5, 2026.
Can I use ChordSketch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ChordSketch?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
