Vial 0.7.5

A feature-rich open-source cross-platform (Windows, Linux and Mac) GUI and a QMK fork for configuring your keyboard in real time.

  • By xyz
  • Open Source
  • Updated Aug 2, 2025
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About Vial

A feature-rich open-source cross-platform (Windows, Linux and Mac) GUI and a QMK fork for configuring your keyboard in real time.

What's new in 0.7.5

New keyboard layouts
Additional keyboard layouts have been implemented thanks to external contributors:
- Colemak DH (ANSI)
- Colemak DH (ISO)
- Colemak DH (Matrix)
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Several minor bugs have been fixed in this release and new, more exciting bugs, have been implemented.

Full release notes »

Technical details

Publisherxyz
Version0.7.5
Release date2025-08-02
LicenseGPL-2.0
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex64
Package IDVial.Vial
Install scopeAll users

Install Vial from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Vial.Vial -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Vial.Vial -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Vial.Vial -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Vial-v0.7.5-setup.exe" /S

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Install Vial together with other apps in one command »

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Vial version history

0.7.4 Jul 12, 2025

Support for new keycodes
Thanks to external contributions, new keycodes are available in this release:
- Repeat key, and configurable Alt Repeat
- Caps Word
- Layer Lock
- PDF(layer)
- Reboot and Clear EEPROM
QMK Settings changes
New QMK settings have been implemented to follow latest QMK changes:
- Flow Tap
- Chordal Hold
The existing tap-hold settings have been refactored to be more in line with upstream QMK.
New keyboard layouts
Additional keyboard layouts have been implemented thanks to external contributors:
- Dvorak
New themes
Additional themes have been implemented thanks to external contributors:
- Catppuccin Latte
- Catppuccin Frappé
- Catppuccin Macchiato
- Catppuccin Mocha
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Several minor bugs have been fixed in this release and new, more exciting bugs, have been implemented.

0.7.3 Apr 2, 2025

Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Several minor bugs have been fixed in this release and new, more exciting bugs, have been implemented.

Frequently asked questions

Is Vial free?

Yes. Vial is free and open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of Vial?

The latest version is 0.7.5, released on Aug 2, 2025.

Is it safe to download Vial?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f885f4eee8d0553def5670465cf105d7399a1c5d71b115a7a5700d11c3225273.

Which Windows versions does Vial support?

Vial runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Vial silently?

Run the offline installer with "Vial-v0.7.5-setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Vial.Vial -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Vial?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Vial and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Vial.Vial -e.

Alternatives to Vial

Other Keyboards programs for Windows from different developers.