CoolDesk is an AI-powered desktop workspace manager that organizes your browser tabs, apps, and workflows. It features a global spotlight search, smart tab grouping, workspace management, and real-time sync across browsers.
Publisher’s description
What is CoolDesk?
CoolDesk by CoolDesk is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.16, released on October 18, 2026. The version history goes back to July 25, 2026: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (abhayraghuwanshi/cooldesk-extension) has 21 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Project description on GitHub: “Don't open apps. Open spaces. A free, local-first launcher for Windows, macOS & Linux that keeps your tabs, apps, files and notes in spaces — one for each project. Alt+K to find anything.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: CoolDesk is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CoolDesk 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:
3EF3442CFF3F516DA5D0BC0A98B7046BD96FFF9D165337B111D19542DB1CB573· 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 11 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.16Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.15 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.14 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.9 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.7 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.0 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.0 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.0 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CoolDesk.CoolDesk -eCoolDesk_2.0.16_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CoolDesk
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/abhayraghuwanshi/cooldesk-extension
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 2.0.16
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 21
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- cool-desk.com
- winget ID
- CoolDesk.CoolDesk
- MSI product code
- {268AA4FF-2B38-4EBB-8667-31DA0820E628}
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Frequently asked questions
Is CoolDesk free?
Yes. CoolDesk is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is CoolDesk 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 CoolDesk 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 CoolDesk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CoolDesk 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 CoolDesk?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 25, 2026.
Can I use CoolDesk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to CoolDesk?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, geckodriver and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
