Browse, upload, and download files from S3-compatible storage services including AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, and more. Features drag and drop uploads, multipart upload for large files, folder upload support, and upload progress tracking.
Publisher’s description
What is crabdrop?
crabdrop by alsofelix is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
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 0.6.0, released on August 15, 2026. The version history goes back to February 16, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (alsofelix/crabdrop) has 18 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “A S3 interface”
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
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: crabdrop is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Browse files and folders
- Upload and download files
- Drag and drop uploads
- Upload large files reliably
- See upload progress in real time
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Is crabdrop 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:
7012FA24E4EE43DD6CB86236687A9DDF24AD0E26CE3A47945358E6E852B72B68· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0Latest | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.5 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.11 | February 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id alsofelix.crabdrop -ecrabdrop_0.6.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.alsofelix.crabdropInformation
- Publisher
- alsofelix
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/alsofelix/crabdrop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.6.0
- Released
- August 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 18
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- alsofelix.crabdrop
- MSI product code
- {DA3D03AD-CC68-4372-9CE2-62EEE8351420}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is crabdrop free?
Yes. crabdrop is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is crabdrop 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 crabdrop 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 crabdrop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does crabdrop 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 crabdrop?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 16, 2026.
Can I use crabdrop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to crabdrop?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Total Commander and Open-Shell. The alternatives page compares them.
