A free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes in real-time.
Publisher’s description
What is Keyviz?
Keyviz is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Rahul Mula. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 2.1.1, released on April 1, 2026. 3 versions are listed since August 28, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 17 times. The source code on GitHub (mulaRahul/keyviz) has 9,725 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Deskflow and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “Keyviz is a free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes ⌨️ and 🖱️ mouse actions in real-time.”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Keyviz is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Keyviz 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:
B58263EB3BE44CBBA6C5F7518A63BCF7AE31396493DFC1FF143677E7AB710B3A· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 4 years · about 0.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1Latest | April 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.0 | January 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.6 | August 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mulaRahul.Keyviz -echoco install keyviz -ymsiexec /i keyviz_2.1.1_windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D1B1A26B-A29E-447E-9FD8-C39A1A7832FA} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Rahul Mula
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mulaRahul/keyviz
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Released
- April 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 0.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 17
- GitHub stars
- 9,725
- GitHub forks
- 372
- Website
- mularahul.github.io
- winget ID
- mulaRahul.Keyviz
- Chocolatey package
- keyviz
- MSI product code
- {D1B1A26B-A29E-447E-9FD8-C39A1A7832FA}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Keyviz free?
Yes. Keyviz is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Keyviz 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 Keyviz 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 Keyviz be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Keyviz 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 Keyviz?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 28, 2022.
What are alternatives to Keyviz?
Barrier, Deskflow, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller and g-helper. The alternatives page compares them.
