A new way to see and navigate directory trees.
Publisher’s description
What is Broot?
Broot by Dystroy is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools 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 1.61.0, released on October 3, 2026. The version history goes back to June 9, 2023: 42 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 13 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Canop/broot) has 13,089 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “A new way to see and navigate directory trees”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Broot is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Broot 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:
6CAFE8E993FB8E5684EB25549703A4FB9DEC61AC6A8F1947CBED6566CB4E58E5· 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 42 versions ›42 versions over 3 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.61.0Latest | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.60.2 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.60.1 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.60.0 | September 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.59.0 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.58.0 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.57.0 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.56.4 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dystroy.broot -escoop install main/brootRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install brootInformation
- Publisher
- Dystroy
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Canop/broot
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.61.0
- Released
- October 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 42
- Updates / year
- 12.7
- GitHub stars
- 13,089
- GitHub forks
- 327
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Dystroy.broot
- Scoop package
- main/broot
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broot free?
Yes. Broot is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Broot 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 Broot 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 Broot 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 Broot?
The versions page lists all 42 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2023.
Can I use Broot without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Broot?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
