ALTRun is a small, fast launcher for Windows modelled on Alfred for macOS, written in AutoHotkey v2.
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Publisher’s description
What is ALTRun?
ALTRun is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from zhugecaomao.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.11.03, released on November 3, 2026. 2 versions are listed since October 26, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ALTRun is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is ALTRun 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:
EC0BB1848F799A92ED9A8BBF501BC1488907EAEE78DFA1534CC193F6AA9C68B8· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.11.03Latest | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.10.26 | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zhugecaomao.ALTRun -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- zhugecaomao
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2026.11.03
- Released
- November 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- zhugecaomao.github.io
- winget ID
- zhugecaomao.ALTRun
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Frequently asked questions
Is ALTRun free?
Yes. ALTRun is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is ALTRun 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 ALTRun 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 ALTRun 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 ALTRun?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 26, 2026.
Can I use ALTRun without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ALTRun?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Ditto and Wox. The alternatives page compares them.
