Muu is a Windows 11 grid launcher that pops up at the mouse cursor
position via a global hotkey (Win+Ctrl+Alt+M). It provides a 5x5
grid for one-click app/folder launching plus a command-palette
search supporting installed apps, files, web search, and an
inline calculator. Keyboard navigation (arrow keys, Tab, Enter)
is fully supported, and the window can be moved by dragging the
center cell.
Publisher’s description
What is Muu?
Muu by foolsgold is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C#.
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 0.4.2, released on July 16, 2026. The version history goes back to April 25, 2026: 6 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Foolsgolds/muu) has 1 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows 11 grid launcher with fog animation - 霧 (mist) themed launcher”
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: Muu is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Muu 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:
501A0D3E7D3D169D0009155B3E38ADD4F4AED77803A49CAF623FAEE2C01A3277· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.2Latest | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.4.1 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.4.0 | May 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.3.0 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.0 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.0 | April 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id foolsgold.Muu -eProgram files (.exe): muu.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- foolsgold
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Foolsgolds/muu
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.4.2
- Released
- July 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 25, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- foolsgold.Muu
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Muu free?
Yes. Muu is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Muu 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 Muu 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 Muu 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 Muu?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 25, 2026.
Can I use Muu without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Muu?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
