SearchBox is a local-first document search app that indexes your files — folders,
ZIP and ZIM (Kiwix/Wikipedia) archives, and qBittorrent downloads — and lets you
search across them instantly from a clean web UI. It includes an optional
AES-256 encrypted vault and local AI summaries via Ollama. Nothing leaves your
machine by default; the bundled Meilisearch engine and all data stay local.
Publisher’s description
What is SearchBox?
SearchBox is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from SourceBox LLC. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 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 0.3.18, released on July 6, 2026. 2 versions are listed since June 3, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (SourceBox-LLC/SearchBox) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “A blazing-fast local search engine that indexes inside your PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and images with typo-tolerant search, an encrypted vault, and optional on-device AI summaries. No cloud, no accounts, no tracking.”
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
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SearchBox is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SearchBox 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:
BCD5EC06024DEC1C0006B09BF6060823FF51DD5C085AA18CDE4E26A5DD39A656· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.18Latest | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.3.16 | June 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SourceBox.SearchBox -emsiexec /i SearchBox-0.3.18-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C7B5932B-4A2D-416B-9821-339D3DC23DD5} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SourceBox LLC
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SourceBox-LLC/SearchBox
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.3.18
- Released
- July 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SourceBox.SearchBox
- MSI product code
- {C7B5932B-4A2D-416B-9821-339D3DC23DD5}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SearchBox free?
Yes. SearchBox is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is SearchBox 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 SearchBox 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 SearchBox be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SearchBox run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SearchBox?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 3, 2026.
What are alternatives to SearchBox?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and YaCy. The alternatives page compares them.
