About SwiftList
A sleek, customizable alternative to Everything and Listary built with C# WPF and NT Services, featuring instant NTFS MFT parsing, real-time USN monitoring, and plugin support.
SwiftList 4.2.2
A modern, high-performance local file search and productivity tool for Windows.
- By SwiftList developer
- Open Source
- Updated Aug 5, 2026
What's new in 4.2.2
- bump: version v4.2.2 (ef39db8)
- fix: collect all visible process window titles (1560235)
- docs: explain quick panel path capture (ccc10d9)
Technical details
| Publisher | SwiftList developer |
|---|---|
| Version | 4.2.2 |
| Release date | 2026-08-05 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | SwiftList.SwiftList |
| Admin rights | Required |
| Install scope | All users |
Install SwiftList from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SwiftList.SwiftList -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=SwiftList.SwiftList -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=SwiftList.SwiftList -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"SwiftList-Setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
SwiftList version history
3.8.2 Jul 30, 2026
Changelog (Commits)
- bump: version v3.8.2 (da33447)
- docs: document the hotkey that keeps the quick window from hiding (95f0950)
- feat: a hotkey to stop the quick window hiding while a query is assembled (ad53a42)
- fix: a folder going briefly unreachable deleted its index configuration (9f0c7ff)
Frequently asked questions
Is SwiftList free?
Yes. SwiftList is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of SwiftList?
The latest version is 4.2.2, released on Aug 5, 2026.
Is it safe to download SwiftList?
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 2c34ad165cdbb00586baf580ed3cf41d36aff641e7b2f3ebdd83adc889480cda.
Which Windows versions does SwiftList support?
SwiftList runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I install SwiftList silently?
Run the offline installer with "SwiftList-Setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=SwiftList.SwiftList -e --silent.
How do I uninstall SwiftList?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find SwiftList and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SwiftList.SwiftList -e.
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