atref is a Windows system-tray file-reference picker. Press a chord in any text field, fuzzy-pick a file from pre-indexed folders, and insert an @-quoted absolute path at the caret. It also exposes an agent-facing config CLI.
Publisher’s description
What is atref?
atref by JuanjoFuchs is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.0, released on August 20, 2026. The version history goes back to June 15, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Project description on GitHub: “Global file-reference picker: press a chord in any text field, fuzzy-pick a file, insert its path or [[wikilink]]. Under active development.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: atref is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is atref 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:
2B5155280A0E19954BEC2E36B56923620CBA4115309D7752F163A9B7CDD5ECCD· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0Latest | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.5.0 | June 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JuanjoFuchs.atref -eProgram files (.exe): atref.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JuanjoFuchs
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JuanjoFuchs/atref
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.6.0
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JuanjoFuchs.atref
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Frequently asked questions
Is atref free?
Yes. atref is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is atref 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 atref 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 atref 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 atref?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 15, 2026.
Can I use atref without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to atref?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
