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Publisher’s description
What is zux?
zux is an open-source program for Windows from hrzlgnm. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.21.6, released on October 24, 2026. 55 versions are listed since August 4, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (hrzlgnm/zux) has 3 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “zux”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: zux is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is zux 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:
A5546CAA026BFFCE58556879BD5591294D80ABC26A1E0ABF0520675124D034B1· 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 55 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.6Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.5 | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.21.4 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.3 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.21.2 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.21.1 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.21.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.20.3 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id hrzlgnm.zux -ezux_1.21.6_x64-setup.exe /SProgram files (.exe): zux.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hrzlgnm
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hrzlgnm/zux
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.21.6
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 55
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- hrzlgnm.zux
- MSI product code
- {9DCD3647-9632-4710-889B-3335398529CB}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is zux free?
Yes. zux is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is zux 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 zux 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 zux be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does zux 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 zux?
The versions page lists all 55 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 4, 2026.
Can I use zux without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
