The Silver Searcher

by Jean-François Larvoirev2.2.7

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A fast open source text search tool, optimized for software development

Install with winget

$ winget install --id JFLarvoire.Ag --exact --version 2.2.7

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

Silent install command for The Silver Searcher

The Silver Searcher uses EXE. The silent install switches are -y.

One-line silent install (x86)

ag_setup.exe -y

See the full silent install reference for The Silver Searcher →

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Installers · v2.2.7

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	EXE	-	Direct
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	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 The Silver Searcher.

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 The Silver Searcher on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id JFLarvoire.Ag --exact --version 2.2.7. winget downloads the installer from Jean-François Larvoire and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install The Silver Searcher silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id JFLarvoire.Ag --exact 2.2.7 --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 The Silver Searcher?

The Silver Searcher uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: ag_setup.exe -y. The silent switches are -y.

How do I uninstall The Silver Searcher via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id JFLarvoire.Ag --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from The Silver Searcher's Apps & Features entry.

Is The Silver Searcher free?

The Silver Searcher is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/JFLarvoire/the_silver_searcher) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does The Silver Searcher 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 The Silver Searcher directly from the publisher.

How do I keep The Silver Searcher up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id JFLarvoire.Ag --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of The Silver Searcher from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.2.7latest
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2.2.5
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