Dash opens apps, files, folders and websites from one search box without leaving the keyboard.
Press the global hotkey, type a few letters, and the command completes inline.
Add aliases for the terms you naturally type, do quick calculations, and customize commands, icons and settings.
Dash only launches the commands you have given it, so results are predictable and instant.
Publisher’s description
What is Dash?
Dash by Calem Young is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) 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.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Dash is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dash 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:
E02C663DC062B93F67BBC0CF2B6DB5BC472A736FD0253F96B7CB87FA2D062F02· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10.2Latest | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CalemYoung.Dash -eDashSetup-2.10.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Calem Young
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.10.2
- Released
- September 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CalemYoung.Dash
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dash free?
Yes. Dash is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Dash 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 Dash 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 Dash be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dash run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Dash without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Dash?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
