C# library and console app for using new feature control APIs available in Windows 10 version 2004 and newer
Publisher’s description
What is ViveTool?
ViveTool by thebookisclosed is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.4, released on March 10, 2025. The version history goes back to December 5, 2024: 2 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 1,079 times. The source code on GitHub (thebookisclosed/ViVe) has 8,030 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “C# library and console app for using new feature control APIs available in Windows 10 version 2004 and newer”
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
- Large user base
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: ViveTool is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ViveTool 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:
30AD9A4912686355BFCE60E1D7BEF608735475B7E2160D67418EED8F5E3BA8C7· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.4Latest | March 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.3.3 | December 5, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id thebookisclosed.Vive -echoco install vivetool -yscoop install main/vivetoolRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- thebookisclosed
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/thebookisclosed/ViVe
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.3.4
- Released
- March 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,079
- GitHub stars
- 8,030
- GitHub forks
- 381
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- thebookisclosed.Vive
- Chocolatey package
- vivetool
- Scoop package
- main/vivetool
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ViveTool free?
Yes. ViveTool is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is ViveTool 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 ViveTool 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.
Which Windows versions does ViveTool support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does ViveTool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ViveTool?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 5, 2024.
Can I use ViveTool without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ViveTool?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, Alacritty and cURL. The alternatives page compares them.
