A lightweight dual-panel file explorer that looks and behaves the same on
Windows, macOS and Linux. It is a single statically linked executable written
entirely in Rust and draws its own UI - no Qt, WebView or Electron.
Features: tabs, inline tree, preview pane (text, images, archive listings,
WASM plugins), built-in terminal, batch rename, checksums, duplicate finder,
folder compare and sync, fast copy (CopyFileEx with parallel small files),
favorites, trash with restore. Settings live in %APPDATA%\nexa-dir, or next to
the executable in a data folder for portable use.
License: PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 - free for noncommercial use only;
commercial use requires a license.
Publisher’s description
What is Nexa Dir?
Nexa Dir is a proprietary file managers & search program for Windows from SosomLab. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. 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 0.27.0, released on October 26, 2026. 16 versions are listed since July 19, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “크로스 플랫폼 Nexa Dir”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Nexa Dir is a file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nexa Dir 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:
8E3110D7BF1B4E7E4C7576E08C519FEB44C844DB1F6BBCFCE79F7AC29BDE3BC2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.27.0Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.26.0 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.25.0 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.24.0 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.23.3 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.23.1 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.23.0 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.22.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SosomLab.NexaDir -emsiexec /i nexa-dir-0.27.0-windows-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {40C9796A-D494-4BCD-9C0B-F79DC8AEC747} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SosomLab
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/SosomLab/nexa-dir3
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.27.0
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SosomLab.NexaDir
- MSI product code
- {40C9796A-D494-4BCD-9C0B-F79DC8AEC747}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nexa Dir free?
Nexa Dir is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Nexa Dir 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 Nexa Dir 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 Nexa Dir be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Nexa Dir support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Nexa Dir 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 Nexa Dir?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 19, 2026.
What are alternatives to Nexa Dir?
Double Commander, Elasticsearch, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
