Blink Eye is a minimalist eye-care reminder app designed to reduce eye strain during extended screen usage. It also can be used as break time reminder app.
It provides customizable timers, full-screen popups, audio mute functionality, and a suite of additional features for a seamless user experience.
Publisher’s description
What is Blink Eye?
Blink Eye by Noman Dhoni is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.9.1, released on November 7, 2026. The version history goes back to June 19, 2024: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nomandhoni-cs/blink-eye) has 263 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A minimalist Eye Care & Break Reminder app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Prevents eye strain, RSI, and CVS with customizable timers, full-screen break notifications, Daily Usage analytics, and built-in TODO functionality. Your digital wellness companion for healthier productivity.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Blink Eye is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Blink Eye safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
902E43BB6B8F683DD6DB53B2F15157DE9321857DE3AA807A5D7D56906F627EAE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 20 versions ›20 versions over 3 years · about 7.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9.1Latest | November 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.0 | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.8.1 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.8.0 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.7.9 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.8 | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.6 | April 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.5 | April 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NomanDhoni.BlinkEye -eBlink.Eye_2.9.1_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Noman Dhoni
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 with additional commercial restrictions
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nomandhoni-cs/blink-eye
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 2.9.1
- Released
- November 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 19, 2024
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 7.5
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 263
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- blinkeye.vercel.app
- winget ID
- NomanDhoni.BlinkEye
- MSI product code
- {2ACB42D2-A48D-42DE-9A97-F78143A1730A}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blink Eye free?
Yes. Blink Eye is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 with additional commercial restrictions licence.
Is Blink Eye safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Blink Eye with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Blink Eye be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Blink Eye run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Blink Eye?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 19, 2024.
Can I use Blink Eye without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Blink Eye?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
