ReFast is a modern Windows launcher designed to boost your productivity. Quickly summon it with a global shortcut to:
- ⚡ Instantly open apps - Rapidly search and launch the applications you need
- 🔍 Smart search - Integrated with Everything search to quickly locate files and folders
- 📝 Memo management - Record and retrieve important information anytime
- 🔧 Plugin extensions - Extend functionality with a plugin system
- ⌨️ Custom shortcuts - Fully customize your workflow
Publisher’s description
What is ReFast?
ReFast is a free system utilitie program for Windows from re-fast. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for 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 1.0.87, released on September 4, 2026. 24 versions are listed since December 16, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Xieweikang123/ReFast) has 53 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “基于 Tauri 2 的 Windows 快速启动器”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ReFast is a free system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ReFast 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:
07DF6B8C99393A3C509F64033A2BDB8F881BEAC0723C5E90934FF60979728F1D· 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 24 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.87Latest | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.86 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.85 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.84 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.83 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.82 | August 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.81 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.80 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Xieweikang123.ReFast -emsiexec /i ReFast_1.0.87_x64_zh-CN.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {88073274-2EFC-45F9-951A-1024AA4389F7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- re-fast
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- 免费软件
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Xieweikang123/ReFast
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.87
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 24
- GitHub stars
- 53
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Xieweikang123.ReFast
- MSI product code
- {88073274-2EFC-45F9-951A-1024AA4389F7}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ReFast free?
Yes. ReFast is free to use.
Is ReFast 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 ReFast 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 ReFast be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ReFast 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 ReFast?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 16, 2025.
What are alternatives to ReFast?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
