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6.3.5.94 (Aug. 19, 2025)​

  • Improved: Merged Listary engine (previously listary-core.exe) into the main process, providing better stability, higher search performance, and lower memory usage.
  • New: Added support for the latest WPS version.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where settings could not be edited when action was empty.
  • Fixed: Addressed detection issues with certain cloud storage on-demand folders created in NTFS.

6.3.2.88 (Mar. 16, 2025)​

Hi everyone! 🎉 The new Listary 6.3.2.88 is here with improved performance and fixes. Update now and check it out!

Main Updates​

  • New settings: Double-clicking Ctrl again in the launcher can be customized to either hide the launcher or switch to the file search window.
  • New: Added setting in Options > Hotkeys > Show Listary. Double-clicking Ctrl again in the launcher can now hide it or switch to file search.

  • New: Added setting in Options > General > Use Software Render (default off). Intel integrated graphics users with memory issues can enable this option.

Other Updates​

  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where custom folder indexes pointing directly to drive roots (e.g., E:) could not be automatically monitored for updates.
  • Fixed: Addressed a rare crash that occurred when search queries contained only diacritical characters.
  • Fixed: Resolved a crash that could occur when using IME input immediately after opening the launcher.
  • Fixed: Resolved machine code changes causing extra activation count usage.
  • Fixed: Addressed an issue where mapped network drives might not be indexed.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where custom indexing failed to index some files in certain scenarios.
  • Fixed: Addressed a crash in the search engine that occurred when canceling a foreground search under specific conditions.
  • Improved: Adopted WPF software rendering to enhance compatibility and prevent memory leaks caused by driver issues with some Intel integrated graphics cards.
  • Improved: Implemented periodic retry for custom index target folders that are inaccessible.

6.3.1.84 (Nov. 27, 2024)​

Hello everyone, Listary has received a brand-new update, bringing many exciting features and improvements! 🎊

Main Updates​

  • New: refactored custom indexing to provide a more stable and superior user experience:
    • New: You can now search while creating or updating a custom index.

  • New: Non-Pro users can now also create custom indexes.

  • New: View the indexing status at any time (including the number of files and the last update time).

  • New: Index updates now use incremental updates, making the process faster.

  • New: Support for manually updating custom indexes.

Other Updates​

  • New: Added setting in Options > Hotkeys > Show Listary. Double-clicking Ctrl again in the launcher can now hide it or switch to file search.
  • New: Added setting in Options > General > Use Software Render (default off). Intel integrated graphics users with memory issues can enable this option.
  • Improved: If a search result icon fails to load, a default icon will be displayed instead.
  • Improved: The installer now disables support for Windows 7, with the minimum supported version being Windows 8.
  • Improved: Adopted WPF software rendering to enhance compatibility and prevent memory leaks caused by driver issues with some Intel integrated graphics cards.
  • Improved: Implemented periodic retry for custom index target folders that are inaccessible.
  • Fixed: Resolved machine code changes causing extra activation count usage.
  • Fixed: Addressed an issue where mapped network drives might not be indexed.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where custom indexing failed to index some files in certain scenarios.
  • Fixed: Addressed a crash in the search engine that occurred when canceling a foreground search under specific conditions.
  • Fixed: Resolved known crashes and improved search engine stability.
  • Fixed: High CPU usage when there are a large number of file changes.
  • Fixed: The possibility of a crash when rapidly clicking “Rebuild Index” in the settings interface.
  • Fixed: When typing too quickly during a web search, the opened page may not match the user’s input.

6.3.0.78 (May 6, 2024)​

Listary has welcomed its biggest update in Version 6. Be sure to update and give it a try! 🎉

Main Updates​

  • New: File Search Window

    • Larger Search Window, More Search Results See more search results at a glance and view millions of files with smooth scrolling.

    • New Sidebar for Simplified Filtering Pinpoint your search with advanced filters: easily sort by file type, date modified, and more with just one click.

    • Seamless Connection from Launcher to File Search Window Switch seamlessly between the File Search Window and the launcher with the Ctrl-Ctrl shortcut.

  • New: File Search Engine Faster and More Stable File Search Engine New file search engine based on Rust, improving performance by 20%-100%, while using less memory in most scenarios.

  • New Launcher UI UI Redesign: A Fresh, Windows 11-Inspired Look Enjoy a more intuitive interface that harmonizes with the modern desktop experience, enhancing your workflow with a touch of elegance.

Other Updates​

  • New: Introduced support for Files (https://files.community/).
  • New: Added OneCommander file manager support.
  • New: Added an option to "Start Listary when Windows starts".
  • New: Introduced a Listary diagnostic tool for troubleshooting issues such as program freezes and high CPU usage.
  • New: Added an index troubleshooting tool for fixing issues like missing files.
  • New: Introduced a new tutorial on how to open the file search window and launcher.
  • New: Added some URL schemas:
    • listary://show-file-search-window
    • listary://show-launcher
  • New: Added a 'Rebuild index' command.
  • New: User Documentation
  • Improved: Listary no longer triggers when pressing a leading space in file dialogs, enhancing compatibility with utilities like QuickLook.
  • Improved: Significantly enhanced the indexing mechanism for network drives and local folders.
    • Listary now automatically monitors changes, applicable to most NAS devices.
    • Prevents network indexes from rebuilding after startup.
  • Improved: If a folder was previously opened, it will not open in a new window again.
  • Improved: Programs opened with Listary no longer inherit environment variables.
  • Improved: Strengthened the reliability of settings storage.
  • Improved: Improved history stability.
  • Improved: Redesigned tray right click menu.
  • Improved: When typing directly to search in File Explorer, switch to English IME automatically.
  • Improved: Refined index priority handling for better result ranking and reduced memory usage.
  • Improved: Options
    • Updated Options UI to make it simpler.
    • Added support to disable the customized Listary Hotkey for full-screen games and apps.
    • Ability to adjust the order of filters.
    • I18n support for filters, custom command, web search and favorite（menu）
    • Option to hide system and hidden files by default in search results under Priorities.
    • Added a feedback button.
    • Beta label displayed after the version number.
  • Improved: UI Improvements
    • Added search tips.
    • Improved scrollbar style.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where Baidu search suggestions were not working.
  • Fixed: Issue where the 'Search for folders' filter setting could not be saved.
  • Fixed: Issue where specifying parent folder keywords did not work with drive letters.
  • Fixed: Fix support for WPS Sheets, Slides, PDF
  • Fixed: Fixed some known issues.

6.2.0.42​

Hello everyone, Listary's Theme feature is now officially available! 🎉 There are now three modes available: "Light", "Dark", and "Follow System". If you're a Pro version user, you can upgrade your software and start using it right away! 🌙

Main Updates​

  • New: Dark Theme

  • Improved: Display full path

Other Updates​

  • Fixed: Fixed the issue where the mouse menu flickers or cannot be called out.
  • Removed: Removed the default "edit with Notepad++" action.
  • Improved: Improved the "Options".
  • Improved: Updated web search logos. (Thanks for the contribution of Diego_F)
  • Fixed: Fixed some minor issues, improving software stability and performance.

6.1.0.38​

We are so excited to announce a new update for Listary with several exciting features and improvements.

Main Updates​

  • New: Application Integration Plugins
  • New: WinRAR Integration
    • We provide WinRAR integration, based on the open mechanism, and plan to continue increasing the number of integrated applications with the help of the community.
  • New: “How to use Listary” Tutorial
    • We added an interactive tutorial to help users understand Listary's shortcut keys, search function, and folder Quick Switch feature.

Other Updates​

  • Improved: Quick Switch now remains open.
  • Improved: Improve the stability of Ctrl-Ctrl.
  • Fixed: Fix incomplete action list in Options.

6.0.11.35​

  • New: Use Full Pinyin to search for files and Fuzzy Full Pinyin to search for applications
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