Kando is an open source pie menu for your desktop. It offers an unconventional, fast, highly efficient, and fun way of interacting with your computer! You can use it to launch applications, simulate keyboard shortcuts, open files, and much more.
Publisher’s description
What is Kando?
Kando is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from Simon Schneegans. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.0, released on September 23, 2026. 10 versions are listed since December 27, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kando-menu/kando) has 6,506 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and Stretchly.
Project description on GitHub: “🌸 Do things with utmost efficiency.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
In short: Kando is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kando 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:
0A83F5024905535C1D16E83AA93EA540DF35E8133AC292F372FEC9EA48DB3A42· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 2 years · about 5.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0Latest | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 2.3.1 | June 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.3.0 | April 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.0 | January 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.2 | December 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.1 | November 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.0 | October 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.0 | July 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KandoMenu.Kando -escoop install extras/kandoKando-3.0.0.Setup-x64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask kandoflatpak install flathub menu.kando.KandoInformation
- Publisher
- Simon Schneegans
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kando-menu/kando
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 5.8
- GitHub stars
- 6,506
- GitHub forks
- 231
- Website
- kando.menu
- winget ID
- KandoMenu.Kando
- Scoop package
- extras/kando
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kando free?
Yes. Kando is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Kando 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 Kando 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 Kando be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kando run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Kando?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 27, 2024.
Can I use Kando without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Kando?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, Stretchly, Simplenote and osquery. The alternatives page compares them.
