DevFinder finds files by name instantly (reads the NTFS MFT) and searches inside code with an on-disk index.
It also searches Word / Excel / PowerPoint documents and Oracle Reports (.rdf) files, supports regex,
AND / OR / NOT queries, bulk replace with backup, Explorer context menu and Quick Switch for Open/Save dialogs.
Publisher’s description
What is DevFinder?
DevFinder by FPT IS is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.10.0, released on November 2, 2026. The version history goes back to October 29, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DevFinder is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DevFinder 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:
BA85CA591ED9BDC3B2F66E2C772DEE5F37E919322F4A63BFBD16D7A393408C4E· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.0Latest | November 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.9.0 | October 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StormShynn.DevFinder -eDevFinder-Setup-1.10.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- FPT IS
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.10.0
- Released
- November 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- StormShynn.DevFinder
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DevFinder free?
Yes. DevFinder is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DevFinder 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 DevFinder 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 DevFinder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does DevFinder support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does DevFinder 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 DevFinder?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 29, 2026.
What are alternatives to DevFinder?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and ugrep. The alternatives page compares them.
