Boxboard saves Dev Box assignments by virtual desktop and monitor. It starts missing Windows App clients and places their windows in configurable layouts. Windows App is required.
Publisher’s description
What is Boxboard?
Boxboard is an open-source remote desktop program for Windows from nohwnd.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 11 22H2 or newer.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Boxboard is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Boxboard 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:
2638A98829630F6D102AF58F760BAC3ADC03D01808B6C63C5C20AA7E57C5DC5B· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0Latest | November 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id nohwnd.Boxboard -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nohwnd
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 (Windows 11 22H2+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.4.0
- Released
- November 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- nohwnd.Boxboard
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boxboard free?
Yes. Boxboard is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Boxboard 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 Boxboard 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.
Which Windows versions does Boxboard support?
The installer requires Windows 11 22H2 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Boxboard run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Boxboard without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Boxboard?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and TightVNC. The alternatives page compares them.
