Nova is a fast, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator built with Rust and iced.
Publisher’s description
What is Nova?
Nova by pmqueiroz is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.24.0, released on May 19, 2026. The version history goes back to May 12, 2026: 9 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pmqueiroz/nova) has 11 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Alacritty and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “🌟 cross platform wgpu accelerated ai powered terminal emulator”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Nova is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nova 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:
9AC97DCD937A6B3CCCB3760733A4DE67D0A5F60A96956C9F63C04F432ED8253D· 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 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.24.0Latest | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.23.2 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.23.1 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.22.0 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.1 | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.20.0 | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.0 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.3 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pmqueiroz.Nova -enova_0.24.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- pmqueiroz
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pmqueiroz/nova
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.24.0
- Released
- May 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 11
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- pmqueiroz.Nova
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nova free?
Yes. Nova is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Nova 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 Nova?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 12, 2026.
What are alternatives to Nova?
PowerShell, Alacritty, Oh My Posh, ConEmu and QPDF. The alternatives page compares them.
