Terminal document viewer for .docx files
Publisher’s description
What is doxx?
doxx by Brandon Greenwell is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (bgreenwell/doxx) has 3,777 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .docx. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Expose the contents of .docx files without leaving your terminal. Fast, safe, and smart — no Office required!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: doxx is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is doxx 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:
60A594B6F26A7FBB38ED28042CFDD14FB4B24CFCE725B4FF43B039F5483A74EC· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.4Latest | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id bgreenwell.doxx -emsiexec /i doxx-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A6470DC1-2413-4AEC-BF31-405FFBD83B26} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): doxx.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Brandon Greenwell
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bgreenwell/doxx
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.1.4
- Released
- May 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 3,777
- GitHub forks
- 98
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- bgreenwell.doxx
- MSI product code
- {A6470DC1-2413-4AEC-BF31-405FFBD83B26}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is doxx free?
Yes. doxx is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is doxx 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 doxx 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 doxx be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does doxx run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to doxx?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, Alacritty and bottom. The alternatives page compares them.
