csvlens is a command line CSV file viewer. It is like less but made for CSV.
Publisher’s description
What is csvlens?
csvlens is an open-source program for Windows from Yung Siang Liau. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.15.1, released on January 8, 2026. 13 versions are listed since January 7, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (YS-L/csvlens) has 4,016 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Command line csv viewer”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.5 a year)
In short: csvlens is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is csvlens 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:
2B7CF7818288B98571382F0B65B8D03139AB2A1D71D2505ECDEB06A33186BF7D· 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 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 6.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15.1Latest | January 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.15.0 | December 21, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.13.0 | May 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.12.0 | February 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.11.0 | December 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.1 | September 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.9.1 | May 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.9.0 | April 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id YS-L.csvlens -escoop install main/csvlensRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install csvlensInformation
- Publisher
- Yung Siang Liau
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/YS-L/csvlens
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.15.1
- Released
- January 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 6.5
- GitHub stars
- 4,016
- GitHub forks
- 74
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- YS-L.csvlens
- Scoop package
- main/csvlens
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Frequently asked questions
Is csvlens free?
Yes. csvlens is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is csvlens 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 csvlens 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 csvlens run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of csvlens?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 7, 2024.
Can I use csvlens without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.