Fast, brutalist UI on top of RipGrep
Publisher’s description
What is RoughGrep?
RoughGrep by Ville Vainio is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.16.2, released on June 29, 2025. The version history goes back to October 12, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (vivainio/RoughGrep) has 39 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast, brutalist UI on top of RipGrep”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: RoughGrep is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is RoughGrep 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:
379E1CC0FAF8A5BCB892E48CF9D7019EF35670DFDC97DB77F4BA3F3EEEFE2110· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.16.2Latest | June 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 3.15.0 | January 31, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 3.14.3 | October 12, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id vivainio.RoughGrep -escoop install extras/roughgrepRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ville Vainio
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/vivainio/RoughGrep
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.16.2
- Released
- June 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 12, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 39
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- vivainio.RoughGrep
- Scoop package
- extras/roughgrep
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RoughGrep free?
Yes. RoughGrep is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is RoughGrep 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 RoughGrep 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 RoughGrep run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of RoughGrep?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 12, 2024.
Can I use RoughGrep without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.