DSView is a GUI program for supporting various instruments from DreamSourceLab, including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. DSView is based on the sigrok project.
The sigrok project aims at creating a portable, cross-platform, Free/Libre/Open-Source signal analysis software suite that supports various device types (such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and more).
Publisher’s description
What is DSView?
DSView is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from DreamSourceLab. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 29.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (DreamSourceLab/DSView) has 1,442 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .dsl. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “An open source multi-function instrument for everyone”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: DSView is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DSView safe to download?
- The file is served by dreamsourcelab.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6109EDFB66EBCCADC3725ACDA6F7C4E73D1A8022FEB7D9774130CC2F51ED6D14· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.2Latest | April 27, 2024 | 29.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DreamSourceLab.DSView -eDSView_v1.3.2_x64_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.dreamsourcelab.DSViewInformation
- Publisher
- DreamSourceLab
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DreamSourceLab/DSView
- Written in
- Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.3.2
- Released
- April 27, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,442
- GitHub forks
- 527
- Website
- dreamsourcelab.com
- winget ID
- DreamSourceLab.DSView
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DSView free?
Yes. DSView is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is DSView safe to download?
The download comes from dreamsourcelab.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 DSView 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 DSView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DSView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to DSView?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
