eza is a modern, maintained replacement for the venerable file-listing
command-line program ls that ships with Unix and Linux operating systems,
giving it more features and better defaults.
It uses colours to distinguish file types and metadata.
It knows about symlinks, extended attributes, and Git.
And it's small, fast, and just one single binary
Publisher’s description
What is eza?
eza by eza community is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools 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 0.23.5, released on July 9, 2026. The version history goes back to September 11, 2023: 75 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 27 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,867 times. The source code on GitHub (eza-community/eza) has 23,628 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern alternative to ls”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 27 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: eza is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is eza 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:
C830638C844A5B89D39BA662B5549903A71FA539018E813880F5B8AFA77BAC2E· 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 75 versions ›75 versions over 3 years · about 27 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.23.5Latest | July 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.4 | October 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.3 | September 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.2 | September 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.1 | August 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.0 | July 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.1 | July 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.0 | July 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id eza-community.eza -echoco install eza -yscoop install main/ezaRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ezaInformation
- Publisher
- eza community
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- EUPL-1.2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/eza-community/eza
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.23.5
- Released
- July 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 75
- Updates / year
- 26.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,867
- GitHub stars
- 23,628
- GitHub forks
- 554
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- eza-community.eza
- Chocolatey package
- eza
- Scoop package
- main/eza
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is eza free?
Yes. eza is open-source software under the EUPL-1.2 licence.
Is eza 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 eza 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 eza 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 eza?
The versions page lists all 75 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 11, 2023.
Can I use eza without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to eza?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, fd and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
