About atref
atref is a Windows system-tray file-reference picker. Press a chord in any text field, fuzzy-pick a file from pre-indexed folders, and insert an @-quoted absolute path at the caret. It also exposes an agent-facing config CLI.
atref 0.6.0
Global file-reference picker — chord, fuzzy-pick a file, insert a path at the caret
- By JuanjoFuchs
- Open Source
- Portable
Technical details
| Publisher | JuanjoFuchs |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.6.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | JuanjoFuchs.atref |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install atref from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=JuanjoFuchs.atref -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=JuanjoFuchs.atref -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=JuanjoFuchs.atref -e
atref adds this command to the command line: atref.
atref version history
0.5.0
Frequently asked questions
Is atref free?
Yes. atref is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of atref?
The latest version is 0.6.0.
Is it safe to download atref?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 2b5155280a0e19954bec2e36b56923620cba4115309d7752f163a9b7cdd5eccd.
Which Windows versions does atref support?
atref runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall atref?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find atref and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=JuanjoFuchs.atref -e.
Is there a portable version of atref?
Yes. atref is available as a portable program (atref-0.6.0-windows-x64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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