Feature rich terminal pager
Publisher’s description
What is ov?
ov is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from noborus. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.55.0, released on September 29, 2026. 23 versions are listed since January 12, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (noborus/ov) has 2,045 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “🎑Feature-rich terminal-based text viewer. It is a so-called terminal pager.”
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 8.5 a year)
In short: ov is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is ov 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:
505DEC78254094F8A5612B8FA7E6A6A42BDF4DC37C42A0D4DBD16BD62A57A8A4· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the noborus/ov repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Static code analysis10
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›23 versions over 3 years · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.55.0Latest | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.54.0 | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.53.0 | May 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.52.0 | April 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.51.1 | February 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.50.2 | December 6, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.50.0 | December 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.45.1 | October 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id noborus.ov -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ovInformation
- Publisher
- noborus
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/noborus/ov
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.55.0
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- GitHub stars
- 2,045
- GitHub forks
- 53
- Website
- noborus.github.io
- winget ID
- noborus.ov
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ov free?
Yes. ov is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ov 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 ov 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 ov run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ov?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 12, 2024.
Can I use ov without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ov?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, yq and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
