The Zig language server for all your Zig editor tooling needs, from autocomplete to goto-def!
Publisher’s description
What is zls?
zls by zigtools is open-source Windows software. It is written in Zig.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.17.0, released on October 18, 2026. The version history goes back to August 13, 2023: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zigtools/zls) has 5,282 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A language server for Zig supporting developers with features like autocomplete and goto definition”
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
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: zls is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is zls 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:
B0E557B13032322F530A818EA4EB899A51A2E738808397A8CF3868FD56B73972· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the zigtools/zls repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies8
- Signed releases8
- Branch protection3
- Code review1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 3 years · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17.0Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.16.1 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.16.0 | April 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.15.1 | December 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.15.0 | August 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.14.0 | March 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.13.0 | June 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.12.0 | April 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zigtools.zls -eProgram files (.exe): zls.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- zigtools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zigtools/zls
- Written in
- Zig
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.17.0
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- GitHub stars
- 5,282
- GitHub forks
- 463
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zigtools.zls
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Frequently asked questions
Is zls free?
Yes. zls is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is zls 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 zls 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.
Does zls run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of zls?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 13, 2023.
Can I use zls without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.