AppSwitcher is a Windows desktop application that lets you jump to any running window using a dedicated hotkey — no more Alt-Tabbing through a stack of windows.
Inspired by rcmd for macOS, AppSwitcher lets you assign a global hotkey to any application so you can reach it in one keystroke.
## Features
- Assign global hotkeys to switch directly to any running window - Runs silently in the system tray - Optional autostart with Windows - Supports Windows 10 version 20H1 (build 19041) or newer
Publisher’s description
What is AppSwitcher?
AppSwitcher is a notes & to-do program for Windows from ipatalas. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.10.4, released on October 10, 2026. 5 versions are listed since April 30, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 164 times. The source code on GitHub (ipatalas/app-switcher) has 11 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Switch apps in an instant. No more Alt+Tab.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: AppSwitcher is a notes & to-do tool for Any CPU PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AppSwitcher 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:
D60C16561EE1788CB977D0A8BAD19950DFBF7DBBC16EB2991D3073FA4DB0C4CE· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.4Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10.3 | July 27, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10.2 | May 11, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10.1 | May 1, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10.0 | April 30, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ipatalas.AppSwitcher -echoco install ipatalas-appswitcher -yAppSwitcher.SelfContained.Installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ipatalas
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- BUSL1.1
- Source code
- github.com/ipatalas/app-switcher
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.10.4
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 164
- GitHub stars
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- app-switcher.com
- winget ID
- ipatalas.AppSwitcher
- Chocolatey package
- ipatalas-appswitcher
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AppSwitcher 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 AppSwitcher 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 AppSwitcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AppSwitcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of AppSwitcher?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 30, 2026.
What are alternatives to AppSwitcher?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
