WebSearchShortcut Extension For Command Palette
Publisher’s description
What is WebSearchShortcut?
WebSearchShortcut by Riri is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.3.0, released on April 28, 2026. The version history goes back to May 10, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Daydreamer-riri/CmdPal-WebSearchShortcut) has 306 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “This is a simple CmdPal Extension for quickly select a specific search engine to perform searches.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
In short: WebSearchShortcut is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WebSearchShortcut 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:
88F116D692CDD7B6320B1712797A6376BD0977E1B43EBA1F02EBAA84FF18219F· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.3.0Latest | April 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.1.2.0 | December 14, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.1.1.0 | August 4, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.0.3.0 | July 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 0.0.2.0 | May 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Riri.WebSearchShortcut -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path Riri.WebSearchShortcut_0.1.3.0_x64.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name Riri.WebSearchShortcut | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Riri
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Daydreamer-riri/CmdPal-WebSearchShortcut
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 0.1.3.0
- Released
- April 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 306
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Riri.WebSearchShortcut
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Frequently asked questions
Is WebSearchShortcut free?
Yes. WebSearchShortcut is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is WebSearchShortcut 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 WebSearchShortcut 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 WebSearchShortcut be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does WebSearchShortcut support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does WebSearchShortcut run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of WebSearchShortcut?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 10, 2025.
What are alternatives to WebSearchShortcut?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and EverythingPowerToys. The alternatives page compares them.
