KillerShell puts a file browser, a PowerShell or CMD terminal, a text editor and an admin toolkit in one window, on one tab strip and one set of keys. Search any folder by filename wildcard or by file content, streamed live with no index to build. Processes, services, performance and the registry are one key away. Runs portable or installs for you or every user - no runtime, no agent, no account. Open source under GPLv3.
Publisher’s description
What is KillerShell?
KillerShell by Steve the Killer is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.0, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to August 4, 2026: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 108 times. The source code on GitHub (SteveTheKiller/KillerShell) has 16 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “Free shell for power users. A dual-pane file browser with tabs and content search, a terminal, a text editor, and task manager, registry editor, event viewer, performance monitor and disk space analyzer built in. One portable Windows exe. No installer, no account.”
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: KillerShell is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is KillerShell 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:
984A9A4125C0A282240115F300A903306D2DA17BA9962846BA9638003F25E263· 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 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.0Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.4.0 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.3.2 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.3.1 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.3.0 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.6 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.5 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.4 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SteveTheKiller.KillerShell -echoco install killershell -yKillerShell.exe /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Steve the Killer
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SteveTheKiller/KillerShell
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- Chocolatey downloads
- 108
- GitHub stars
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SteveTheKiller.KillerShell
- Chocolatey package
- killershell
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is KillerShell free?
Yes. KillerShell is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is KillerShell 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 KillerShell 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 KillerShell be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does KillerShell 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 KillerShell?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 4, 2026.
What are alternatives to KillerShell?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
