tabular data swiss-army knife
Publisher’s description
What is zsv?
zsv is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from liquidaty. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.4, released on October 12, 2026. 12 versions are listed since September 22, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (liquidaty/zsv) has 414 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “zsv+lib: tabular data swiss-army knife CLI + world's fastest (simd) CSV parser”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: zsv is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is zsv 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:
C986661A16B40ACACC2C8C3FC0C3C8893F95361602729BC1A574E38178151EE2· 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 12 versions ›12 versions over 1 year · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.4Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.3 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.2 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.1 | April 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.0 | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.0 | November 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.1 | November 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.0 | November 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id liquidaty.zsv -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install zsvInformation
- Publisher
- liquidaty
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/liquidaty/zsv
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.4.4
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 11.4
- GitHub stars
- 414
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- liquidaty.zsv
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is zsv free?
Yes. zsv is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is zsv 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 zsv 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 zsv 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 zsv?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 22, 2025.
Can I use zsv without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to zsv?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
