You can operate Windows with key bindings like Vim.
Publisher’s description
What is win-vind?
win-vind by pit-ray is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 21st by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.13.2, released on July 6, 2024. The version history goes back to September 22, 2021: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,862 times. The source code on GitHub (pit-ray/win-vind) has 2,257 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Deskflow and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “You can operate Windows with key bindings like Vim.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: win-vind is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is win-vind 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:
8C8E9259A2CEC1C05ED96A96F4973464CC7092352BE190446C03EDEAB31DF8A1· 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 32 versions ›32 versions over 3 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.13.2Latest | July 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.13.1 | June 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.13.0 | May 20, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.12.0 | May 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.11.3 | February 23, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.11.2 | February 15, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.11.1 | February 15, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.11.0 | February 13, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pit-ray.win-vind -echoco install win-vind -yscoop install extras/win-vindsetup_win-vind_5.13.2_64bit.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- pit-ray
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pit-ray/win-vind
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.13.2
- Released
- July 6, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 22, 2021
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 11.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,862
- GitHub stars
- 2,257
- GitHub forks
- 64
- Website
- pit-ray.github.io
- winget ID
- pit-ray.win-vind
- Chocolatey package
- win-vind
- Scoop package
- extras/win-vind
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Frequently asked questions
Is win-vind free?
Yes. win-vind is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is win-vind 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 win-vind 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 win-vind be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does win-vind run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of win-vind?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 22, 2021.
What are alternatives to win-vind?
Barrier, Deskflow, Dokan Library, WinBtrfs and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
