a powerfull extended cat command, to cat all the things you couldn't before
Publisher’s description
What is mcat?
mcat by Skardyy is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.6, released on November 17, 2025. The version history goes back to September 2, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Skardyy/mcat) has 1,441 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Project description on GitHub: “Terminal image, video, PDF, and Markdown viewer”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: mcat is an open-source image viewer tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is mcat 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:
04233AB8C09C6DF7FC02FB2C40B8E1EBD0EB3A5F4466F5446FFC07AD84C37C04· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.6Latest | November 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.5 | November 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.4.4 | September 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id skardyy.mcat -escoop install main/mcatRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install mcatInformation
- Publisher
- Skardyy
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Skardyy/mcat
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.4.6
- Released
- November 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 1,441
- GitHub forks
- 56
- winget ID
- skardyy.mcat
- Scoop package
- main/mcat
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mcat free?
Yes. mcat is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is mcat 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 mcat 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.
Does mcat 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 mcat?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 2, 2025.
Can I use mcat without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to mcat?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer and JPEGView. The alternatives page compares them.
