AstroGrep is a Microsoft Windows grep utility. Grep is a UNIX command-line program which searches within files for keywords. AstroGrep supports regular expressions, versatile printing options, stores most recently used paths and has a "context" feature which is very nice for looking at source code.
Publisher’s description
What is AstroGrep?
AstroGrep is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from AstroComma, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 3.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.4.9, released on April 1, 2023. 2 versions are listed since June 6, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 45,069 times. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and Simplenote.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: AstroGrep is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AstroGrep safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
16DCD6660BAF2EADFD50394F9492E71E9EE68F90153208C2B4FA09F51EEFD009· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4.9Latest | April 1, 2023 | 3.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.7 | June 6, 2021 | 951 KB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AstroComma.AstroGrep -echoco install AstroGrep -yscoop install extras/astrogrepdownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AstroComma, Inc.
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sourceforge.net
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.4.9
- Released
- April 1, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 45,069
- Website
- astrogrep.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- AstroComma.AstroGrep
- Chocolatey package
- AstroGrep
- Scoop package
- extras/astrogrep
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Frequently asked questions
Is AstroGrep free?
Yes. AstroGrep is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is AstroGrep safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 AstroGrep 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 AstroGrep be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AstroGrep run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AstroGrep?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 6, 2021.
What are alternatives to AstroGrep?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, Simplenote, osquery and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
