TrayQS (Tray Quick Start) is a lightweight Windows tray utility for quickly browsing and opening files from your favorite folders.
Publisher’s description
What is TrayQS?
TrayQS is an open-source program for Windows from PatrickMenne. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “Tray application to start programs”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: TrayQS is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is TrayQS 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:
D2646B57889EB0637F7487145807B719CA09546495421934AE930535DE1272D2· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.26259.1Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PatrickMenne.TrayQS -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PatrickMenne
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/PatrickMenne/TrayQS
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.26259.1
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PatrickMenne.TrayQS
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Frequently asked questions
Is TrayQS free?
Yes. TrayQS is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is TrayQS 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 TrayQS 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 TrayQS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use TrayQS without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.