magpie is a Spotlight-style local search tool for everything you saved and forgot: local files, screenshots, videos, GitHub stars, and bookmarks. Describe what you half-remember and magpie finds it. Everything runs on your own machine, with no full-disk scanning. It also reads pixels, video frames, and words printed on them, and can offer the same index to AI assistants through an MCP server.
Publisher’s description
What is magpie?
magpie is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from dfine. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.6, released on October 16, 2026. 13 versions are listed since September 12, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (newdee/magpie) has 170 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “Spotlight-style local search for everything you saved and forgot: GitHub stars, local files, images, and bookmarks. Privacy-first, no full-disk scanning, fully on-device.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: magpie is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is magpie 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:
649879F4F6950D414D366A60397AE24C2F02FC5BB2C875C02C15C4269B4A732D· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.6Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.5 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.4 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.3 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.2 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.1 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.10 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.9 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id newdee.Magpie -emagpie_0.6.6_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- dfine
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/newdee/magpie
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.6.6
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- GitHub stars
- 170
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- dfine.tech
- winget ID
- newdee.Magpie
- MSI product code
- {8CB46051-10AA-4928-B008-FEC931AD05CD}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is magpie free?
Yes. magpie is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is magpie 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 magpie 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 magpie be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does magpie 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 magpie?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 12, 2026.
Can I use magpie without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to magpie?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
