shun (瞬) is a cross-platform, keyboard-driven minimal launcher built with Tauri.
Features include fuzzy/exact search, launch history with frecency sorting, args mode,
path & URL completion, slash commands, auto-update, theming, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is shun?
shun by yukimemi is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.6.2, released on October 18, 2026. The version history goes back to March 22, 2026: 68 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (yukimemi/shun) has 8 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “A minimal keyboard-driven cross-platform launcher”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: shun is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is shun 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:
CB3F51215BCE211C71BBC68C943B403357364F0624F7A0BA2B46444C0C5CB0BD· 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 68 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6.2Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.6.1 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.6.0 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.5.5 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.5.4 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.5.3 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.5.2 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.5.1 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id yukimemi.shun -eshun_5.6.2_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- yukimemi
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/yukimemi/shun
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.6.2
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 68
- GitHub stars
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- yukimemi.shun
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is shun free?
Yes. shun is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is shun 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 shun 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 shun be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does shun 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 shun?
The versions page lists all 68 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 22, 2026.
Can I use shun without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to shun?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Wox. The alternatives page compares them.
