Tool to interface with USB logic analyzers and visualize and decode the signals
Publisher’s description
What is PulseView (Nightly)?
PulseView (Nightly) by Sigrok is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 45.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,268 times. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: PulseView (Nightly) is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PulseView (Nightly) safe to download?
- The file is served by sigrok.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F2943D2803AD842DBE1D8A1BA06CC04FD375E87B8D0AB1C3E49834122653742C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| nightlyLatest | June 7, 2025 | 45.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Sigrok.PulseView.Nightly -echoco install pulseview -yscoop install extras/pulseviewpulseview-NIGHTLY-x86_64-release-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sigrok
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sigrok.org
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- nightly
- Released
- June 7, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,268
- Website
- sigrok.org
- winget ID
- Sigrok.PulseView.Nightly
- Chocolatey package
- pulseview
- Scoop package
- extras/pulseview
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PulseView (Nightly) free?
Yes. PulseView (Nightly) is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is PulseView (Nightly) safe to download?
The download comes from sigrok.org, 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 PulseView (Nightly) 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 PulseView (Nightly) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PulseView (Nightly) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to PulseView (Nightly)?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
