A fast file search bar app for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is SearchMate?
SearchMate is an open-source program for Windows from Arash Shalchian. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (A-Shalchian/SearchMate) has 1 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Search app for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SearchMate is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SearchMate 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:
E80B64804D37CA6811B5D2C9838618CA518B65BA9054D660186C3B03A4516EC1· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.4Latest | January 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ArashShalchian.SearchMate -eSearchMate-Setup-1.4.4.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Arash Shalchian
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/A-Shalchian/SearchMate
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.4.4
- Released
- January 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ArashShalchian.SearchMate
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SearchMate free?
Yes. SearchMate is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SearchMate 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 SearchMate 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 SearchMate be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SearchMate run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.