Zread analyzes your codebase and generates a structured wiki using LLMs. Supports multiple LLM providers including OpenAI-compatible APIs.
Publisher’s description
What is Zread?
Zread is proprietary Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category.
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 0.2.13, released on May 27, 2026. The version history goes back to April 10, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ZreadAI/zread_cli) has 164 stars. Similar programs include Codex CLI, Claude Code and ChatGPT.
Project description on GitHub: “用 AI 把本地代码变成文档，一条命令搞定”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Zread is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Zread 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:
4710779231AE3549F2E56E824D4B3B6B5FC9C02099FA49F6B56FBB5345377F49· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.13Latest | May 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.12 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.2.11 | April 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.2.10 | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.2.9 | April 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.2.8 | April 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.6 | April 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.5 | April 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ZhipuAI.Zread -eProgram files (.exe): zread.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- 专有软件
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/ZreadAI/zread_cli
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.2.13
- Released
- May 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 164
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- zread.ai
- winget ID
- ZhipuAI.Zread
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zread free?
Zread is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: 专有软件). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Zread 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 Zread 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 Zread run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Zread?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 10, 2026.
Can I use Zread without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Zread?
Codex CLI, Claude Code, ChatGPT, GPT4All and oh-my-pi. The alternatives page compares them.
