v0.1.0 • Windows x64 Native

DeskPilot

Your Windows desktop, under control.

DeskPilot brings deterministic application discovery and native Win32 process monitoring into one local desktop command center. Engineered with Rust, Tauri 2, and React 19 for maximum speed and privacy.

Official Production Release

Windows Package (MSI)

Production Windows Installer package built with WiX Toolset. Seamless per-user install and deterministic Windows Installer uninstallation.

Release Versionv0.1.0
ArchitectureWindows x64 (64-bit)
File Format.msi (Windows Installer Package)
File Size2.17 MiB (2,273,280 B)
Product Code{9D976768-CC79-4F25-97BB-CBCF5A25B377}
Release DateNovember 4, 2026

Download Production MSI (.msi)

Note: NSIS setup (.exe) is not offered because its uninstallation experience is unreliable under Windows Application Control policies.

Cryptographic Integrity Verification (SHA-256)

deskpilot_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi 93098705A694696D752EDE93E9F121758B2A5873F392E392B87F3C2617AF5ECD

Core Architecture

Engineered for Privacy & Determinism

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Deterministic Application Discovery

Exhaustively enumerates 64-bit and 32-bit Windows Registry hives and Start Menu directories. Generates collision-resistant 128-bit identities to eliminate duplicate merge conflicts.

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Sub-Millisecond 4-Tier Search

Instant search filtering using a deterministic hierarchy: exact match, prefix match, substring match, and publisher metadata. Fully navigable via keyboard shortcuts.

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Native Win32 Process Monitor

Bounded Top-K process telemetry using Toolhelp32 snapshots and least-privilege handles. Accurately tracks working-set memory and cumulative CPU time off the main UI thread.

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Zero Telemetry & Isolated IPC

100% local execution. No background tracking, analytics, or network calls. Direct Win32 process creation bypasses shell interpreters (cmd.exe / powershell.exe).

Interface Preview

Native Application Screenshots

DeskPilot Application Discovery Catalog — **Application Discovery Catalog:** Automatically categorizes installed applications across system and user hives with availability state badges and secure launch controls.

DeskPilot Real-Time Search — **Real-Time Search & Ranking:** Sub-millisecond interactive filtering with keyboard-first navigation and clear provenance indicators.

Compatibility

System Requirements

Operating System	Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 Build 22621+ (x64)
Architecture	x86_64 / x64
Web Runtime	Microsoft Edge WebView2 Evergreen Runtime (pre-installed on Windows 10 & 11)
Memory	Minimum 100 MB RAM free
Storage	35 MB free disk space
Network Access	None required (entirely local-first)

Step-by-Step

Installation & Security Notice

Security Transparency Notice — Unsigned Release:
DeskPilot is an independent open-source project and is currently distributed without an expensive corporate Authenticode EV signing certificate. Because it is unsigned, Windows Defender SmartScreen may display: "Windows protected your PC — Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting."
Never disable Windows Defender, Smart App Control, or any system security controls. Instead, verify the published SHA-256 cryptographic hash below prior to installation to ensure binary integrity.

Download the Production MSI Package

Download deskpilot_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi from the download section above.

Verify Cryptographic Checksum (Recommended)

Open Windows PowerShell in your download folder and verify that the file's SHA-256 hash matches the published checksum:

Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 .\deskpilot_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi

Confirm the output matches: 93098705A694696D752EDE93E9F121758B2A5873F392E392B87F3C2617AF5ECD

Run the Installer

Double-click deskpilot_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi. If the SmartScreen prompt appears, click "More info" and then click "Run anyway".

Silent Unattended Installation (Optional)

For scripted or administrative deployments, install quietly via the native Windows Installer engine:

msiexec.exe /i .\deskpilot_0.1.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn

Complete Uninstallation

DeskPilot cleanly and completely uninstalls through standard Windows Settings (Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > DeskPilot > Uninstall) or via command-line:

msiexec.exe /x {9D976768-CC79-4F25-97BB-CBCF5A25B377} /qn

Security Architecture

Privacy by Construction

No Telemetry or Tracking

DeskPilot has zero network analytics, tracking beacons, or crash reporters. It does not phone home or transmit machine identifiers.

No Shell Interpretation

Applications are executed directly via Win32 CreateProcessW with discrete argument vectors, entirely bypassing cmd.exe and powershell.exe to prevent shell injection.

Read-Only Process Monitoring

Process monitoring queries are strictly read-only using PROCESS_QUERY_LIMITED_INFORMATION. The software cannot terminate, suspend, or alter process priorities.

Opaque Application IDs

The presentation UI only references opaque 128-bit hashes and is completely isolated from privileged host system file paths.

Transparency

Known Limitations & Scope

Unsigned Release: Does not currently include an EV Authenticode digital signature. Windows SmartScreen prompt is expected on initial run.
Protected System Handles: Core OS processes (e.g. PID 0, secure system processes) yield Handle Unavailable badges with fallback placeholders, respecting Windows security boundaries.
Windows x64 Only: Compiled natively for 64-bit Windows architectures (x86_64). ARM64 and 32-bit-only builds are not yet provided.

Changelog

Version History

v0.1.0 — Initial Windows Distribution

2026-11-04

Deterministic Windows Application Discovery across 64-bit/32-bit registry hives and Start Menu directories.
Memory-safe MS-SHLLINK shortcut binary parser.
Sub-millisecond 4-tier ranked search filtering with keyboard navigation.
Native Win32 Process Monitor with bounded Top-K selection and memory/cumulative CPU tracking off the UI thread.
System tray integration with hide-to-tray window lifecycle and single-instance enforcement.
Production WiX-built Windows Installer (MSI) with verified per-user installation and complete uninstallation.