A Rust-based Parquet toolkit with a CLI (pqx) and a desktop GUI. Inspect, preview, and diagnose Parquet files and Hive-partitioned datasets, with data transformation and optimization on the roadmap.
Publisher’s description
What is ParqForge?
ParqForge is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from humbinal. It is written in Rust.
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 0.1.2, released on August 20, 2026. 2 versions are listed since July 29, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (humbinal/parqforge) has 4 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Parquet tools for quick inspection, preview, and dataset navigation.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ParqForge is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ParqForge 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:
B6AEA775FA1B100A628AEA7999B2B1D6403729EAC485B51B4711709BF1B4E6C4· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.2Latest | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.1 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id humbinal.ParqForge -emsiexec /i ParqForge-v0.1.2-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- humbinal
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/humbinal/parqforge
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.1.2
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- humbinal.ParqForge
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ParqForge free?
Yes. ParqForge is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is ParqForge 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 ParqForge 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 ParqForge be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ParqForge 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 ParqForge?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 29, 2026.
What are alternatives to ParqForge?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
