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Flow Launcher

Keystroke launcher for Windows to search, manage and launch files, folders bookmarks, websites and more.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact

Install details for Flow Launcher

Architectures
x86
Install scope
Per-user
Installer format
EXE
Versions in winget-pkgs
44
  • •Custom EXE installer: the silent switches come from the package manifest.

44 versions of Flow Launcher are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 2.1.4. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: September 2026

Description

Keystroke launcher for Windows to search, manage and launch files, folders bookmarks, websites and more.

Flow Launcher is available through winget as package ID Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher, with version 2.1.4. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Flow Launcher

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact

Install a specific version (2.1.4)

winget install --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact --version '2.1.4'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact --scope user

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact

Why install it with winget

Choose productivity tools around the files and workflows you already use. Check backup and sync settings when restoring apps on a new machine.

  • •Useful for restoring a knowledge-work stack after reinstalling Windows
  • •Makes daily tools easier to keep in one repeatable setup flow
  • •Works well alongside browsers, chat tools, and note apps

Good fit for

Focused workstationsNotes and docs setupsPersonal productivity rebuilds
Package ID

Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher

Common questions

How do I install Flow Launcher with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Flow Launcher with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Flow Launcher with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Flow Launcher have a native ARM64 build?

Not in the current winget manifest, which lists installers for x86. Windows 11 on ARM can still run x64 and x86 apps through emulation.

Can I install Flow Launcher without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Flow-Launcher.Flow-Launcher' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.

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