A feature-rich open-source cross-platform (Windows, Linux and Mac) GUI and a QMK fork for configuring your keyboard in real time.
Publisher’s description
What is Vial?
Vial by xyz is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 50th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
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 0.7.5, released on August 2, 2025. The version history goes back to April 2, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 648 times. The source code on GitHub (vial-kb/vial-gui) has 1,442 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, SharpKeys and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “Vial is an open-source cross-platform (Windows, Linux and Mac) GUI and a QMK fork for configuring your keyboard in real time.”
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: Vial is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vial 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:
F885F4EEE8D0553DEF5670465CF105D7399A1C5D71B115A7A5700D11C3225273· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.5Latest | August 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.4 | July 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.3 | April 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Vial.Vial -echoco install vial-kb.install -yscoop install extras/vialVial-v0.7.5-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- xyz
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/vial-kb/vial-gui
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.7.5
- Released
- August 2, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 648
- GitHub stars
- 1,442
- GitHub forks
- 324
- Website
- get.vial.today
- winget ID
- Vial.Vial
- Chocolatey package
- vial-kb.install
- Scoop package
- extras/vial
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vial free?
Yes. Vial is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Vial 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 Vial 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 Vial be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vial 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 Vial?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 2, 2025.
What are alternatives to Vial?
Barrier, SharpKeys, Dokan Library, Deskflow and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
