InSearch is a real-time file search tool that finds files on disk and searches
inside them, streaming matches as it goes. It searches plain text and logs plus
PDF, Word (docx) and Excel (xls/xlsx/ods), with matches reported per line or per
timestamp-to-timestamp block. Query with substring, regex, all-words (AND),
any-words (OR) and exclude (NOT); filter by name, extension, size and date;
watch folders for changes (log-tailing); export results; and search a folder
straight from the Explorer right-click menu. Everything runs locally.
Publisher’s description
What is InSearch?
InSearch is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Struis ICT. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Project description on GitHub: “Real-time content-aware file search — Rust + egui desktop app (find files and search inside them; line/block modes, watch/log-tailing, pdf/xls/docx).”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: InSearch is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is InSearch 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:
9DB8B3685E925B61BFAF12CB57A9067348E50FFEC5D09B5171193E06A747D552· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.0Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StruisICT.InSearch -emsiexec /i InSearch-0.7.0-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A936B5F8-98E7-4742-BB7A-60787CB60E6B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Struis ICT
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/StruisICT/InSearch
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.7.0
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- StruisICT.InSearch
- MSI product code
- {A936B5F8-98E7-4742-BB7A-60787CB60E6B}
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Frequently asked questions
Is InSearch free?
Yes. InSearch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is InSearch 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 InSearch 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 InSearch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does InSearch support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does InSearch 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 InSearch?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and grepWin. The alternatives page compares them.
