Remaps your keyboard to a more comfortable layout, also when programming
Publisher’s description
What is Programmer Dvorak?
Programmer Dvorak is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Roland Kaufmann ENK.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-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.
Project description on GitHub: “Programmer Dvorak keyboard layout for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Programmer Dvorak is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Programmer Dvorak 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:
59D5AC380426C6C80AAC0F8B994D97F9076A561FF909B44522F6913C14D23ED0· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.9Latest | May 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KaufmannNO.ProgrammerDvorak -emsiexec /i kbddvp-1.2.9-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D9785DDA-60B1-49E3-82CB-02AA1DD22279} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask programmer-dvorakInformation
- Publisher
- Roland Kaufmann ENK
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- BSD-derivative with extra similarity and trademark clauses
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RolKau/kbddvp-winnt
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.2.9
- Released
- May 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- kaufmann.no
- winget ID
- KaufmannNO.ProgrammerDvorak
- MSI product code
- {D9785DDA-60B1-49E3-82CB-02AA1DD22279}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Programmer Dvorak free?
Yes. Programmer Dvorak is open-source software under the BSD-derivative with extra similarity and trademark clauses licence.
Is Programmer Dvorak 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 Programmer Dvorak 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 Programmer Dvorak be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Programmer Dvorak run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to Programmer Dvorak?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
