Zeno is a desktop shell for the pi coding agent: a Codex-style UI that keeps configuration, packages, sessions, and tools on the native pi side (~/.pi/agent).
Publisher’s description
What is Zeno?
Zeno by aletheics is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.0, released on October 2, 2026. The version history goes back to August 12, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (aletheics/zeno) has 91 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Desktop shell for the pi coding agent”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Zeno is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Zeno 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:
4BADBA97CA5AB8F6174886FA9720614B7537D0D670FC3B1A98931D2AA757AFB7· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.0Latest | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.8 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.7 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.6 | September 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.5 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.4 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.3 | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.1 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id aletheics.Zeno -eZeno-0.2.0-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- aletheics
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/aletheics/zeno
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.2.0
- Released
- October 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 91
- GitHub forks
- 11
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- aletheics.Zeno
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zeno free?
Yes. Zeno is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Zeno 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 Zeno 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 Zeno be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Zeno 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 Zeno?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 12, 2026.
Can I use Zeno without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Zeno?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
