This simple program enables you to search Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, without having to open your browser.
Publisher’s description
What is WikiSearch?
WikiSearch by tecwindow is Windows software. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tecwindow/WikiSearch) has 5 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “With this program, you can search or browse any Wikipedia article.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: WikiSearch is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WikiSearch 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:
527CBAC1F51AC252E2EC102606F105B18A1B56D6D8087CCD8FAB62FC259B872D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0Latest | April 28, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tecwindow.WikiSearch -eWikiSearchV1.4.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- tecwindow
- Licence
- GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
- Source code
- github.com/tecwindow/WikiSearch
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.0
- Released
- April 28, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- April 28, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 5
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tecwindow.WikiSearch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WikiSearch 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 WikiSearch 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 WikiSearch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WikiSearch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
