A fast, keyboard-driven launcher for Windows 11
Publisher’s description
What is WinLauncher?
WinLauncher is an open-source program for Windows from hidecode365. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.18.0, released on October 3, 2026. 12 versions are listed since July 14, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “Keyboard launcher for Windows 11 — built with Tauri v2, React, and Rust”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WinLauncher is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinLauncher 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:
E79E7B42E43AE96AD51CC8FD281E0B62D80838C7062D575FCB959B171A847A53· 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 12 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.18.0Latest | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.0 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.0 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.15.0 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.14.0 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.13.0 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.12.0 | August 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.11.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id hidecode365.WinLauncher -ewin-launcher_0.18.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hidecode365
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hidecode365/win-launcher
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.18.0
- Released
- October 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 12
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- hidecode365.WinLauncher
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinLauncher free?
Yes. WinLauncher is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is WinLauncher 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 WinLauncher 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 WinLauncher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WinLauncher 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 WinLauncher?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 14, 2026.