DustDesk is a Tauri 2 based Windows desktop efficiency tool that keeps your desktop tidy.
It organizes desktop files into category boxes with drag in, drag out, and move-back support, launches programs and files in batch, keeps text and image clipboard history behind Ctrl+Tab, and offers Ctrl+Space global search with history. It runs minimized to the system tray, and the data, organizer, and launcher directories are configurable.
Publisher’s description
What is DustDesk?
DustDesk by LAIJiangFeng is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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: DustDesk is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DustDesk 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:
552C128F1F97AC13BB0A47A5197285DAEB3634B02CDFD372F7FC767A2EBA9C0C· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.16Latest | November 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LAIJiangFeng.DustDesk -eDustDesk-0.1.16-windows-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LAIJiangFeng
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.16
- Released
- November 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LAIJiangFeng.DustDesk
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Frequently asked questions
Is DustDesk free?
Yes. DustDesk is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is DustDesk 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 DustDesk 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 DustDesk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DustDesk 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 DustDesk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DustDesk?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Ditto and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
