A code search tool similar to ack and the_silver_searcher(ag) with multiple platform and multiple encoding support.
Publisher’s description
What is pt?
pt is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,076 times. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
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: pt is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is pt 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:
7FA5AAB0462A63CC1A746AF3F07F1D03BF6521E23F8B2D149FC5AF7B4E00596C· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.0Latest | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install pt -yscoop install main/ptProgram files (.exe): pt.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.2.0
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,076
- Website
- github.com
- Chocolatey package
- pt
- Scoop package
- main/pt
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to pt
See all ›-
Proprietary146.2K ↓ -
Open source718.5K ↓ -
Open source861.2K ↓ -
Open source136.3K ↓ -
Open source43.1K ↓ -
Open source109.2K ↓ -
Total Commander11.58Total Commander is a modern file manager with plugin support in the classic 2-window style of the DOS era.Proprietary909.6K ↓ -
Open source21.6K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is pt free?
Yes. pt is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is pt 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.
Does pt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use pt without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to pt?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and dnGREP. The alternatives page compares them.
