A tray icon utility to prevent a policy-enforced screen lock in Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is CoffeeBean?
CoffeeBean is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from PolarGoose. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0, released on September 29, 2023. 2 versions are listed since January 1, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (PolarGoose/CoffeeBean) has 82 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and Simplenote.
Project description on GitHub: “A tray icon utility to prevent a policy-enforced screen lock in Windows.”
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: CoffeeBean is an open-source system utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CoffeeBean 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:
50793EB0560204FCA9AFCFDF2D4800457160BCBA99FB5ECB81DB78E0C975D13F· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0Latest | September 29, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0 | January 1, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PolarGoose.CoffeeBean -emsiexec /i CoffeeBean.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CB49BCBD-5FF7-4FEC-9F9E-6665371B09F9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PolarGoose
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/PolarGoose/CoffeeBean
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.0
- Released
- September 29, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- January 2, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 82
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PolarGoose.CoffeeBean
- MSI product code
- {CB49BCBD-5FF7-4FEC-9F9E-6665371B09F9}
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Frequently asked questions
Is CoffeeBean free?
Yes. CoffeeBean is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is CoffeeBean 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 CoffeeBean 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 CoffeeBean be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CoffeeBean run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CoffeeBean?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 1, 2022.
Can I use CoffeeBean without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to CoffeeBean?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, Simplenote, osquery and CopyQ. The alternatives page compares them.
