Scout recursively searches directory trees for regex patterns while respecting
gitignore rules, hidden-file defaults, binary-file handling, and ripgrep-style
output. It is a native .NET AOT implementation with statically linked PCRE2.
Publisher’s description
What is scout?
scout is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from willibrandon. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1903 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 0.8.0, released on October 21, 2026. 21 versions are listed since June 15, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (willibrandon/scout) has 6 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Byte-oriented regex and ripgrep-compatible search libraries for .NET Native AOT”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: scout is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is scout 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:
1E322B7F661A356B54C4840B5C173AF2C8A3A682F321E60671C52A30E8F5DD8E· 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 21 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.0Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.7.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.1 | August 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.0 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.5.1 | August 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.0 | August 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.8 | July 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.7 | August 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id willibrandon.scout -emsiexec /i scout-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FB4A2BC5-B8CE-4B61-93C2-3F0FD259887B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- willibrandon
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/willibrandon/scout
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1903+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.8.0
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 21
- GitHub stars
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- willibrandon.scout
- MSI product code
- {FB4A2BC5-B8CE-4B61-93C2-3F0FD259887B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is scout free?
Yes. scout is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is scout 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 scout 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 scout 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 scout support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1903 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does scout run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of scout?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 15, 2026.
What are alternatives to scout?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
