AstroGrep

by AstroComma, Inc.v4.4.9

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Windows grep utility

Install with winget

$ winget install --id AstroComma.AstroGrep --exact --version 4.4.9

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for AstroGrep

AstroGrep uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for AstroGrep →

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About

AstroGrep is a Microsoft Windows grep utility. Grep is a UNIX command-line program which searches within files for keywords. AstroGrep supports regular expressions, versatile printing options, stores most recently used paths and has a "context" feature which is very nice for looking at source code.

Installers · v4.4.9

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for AstroGrep.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AstroGrep on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id AstroComma.AstroGrep --exact --version 4.4.9. winget downloads the installer from AstroComma, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install AstroGrep silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id AstroComma.AstroGrep --exact 4.4.9 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for AstroGrep?

AstroGrep uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall AstroGrep via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id AstroComma.AstroGrep --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AstroGrep's Apps & Features entry.

Is AstroGrep free?

AstroGrep is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://astrogrep.sourceforge.net/download/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does AstroGrep work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AstroGrep directly from the publisher.

How do I keep AstroGrep up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id AstroComma.AstroGrep --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of AstroGrep from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

4.4.9latest
4.4.7