Deskflow lets you share one mouse and keyboard between multiple computers on Windows, macOS and Linux. It's like a software KVM (but without video).
Publisher’s description
What is Deskflow?
Deskflow by Deskflow is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 11th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for 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 1.27.0, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to October 2, 2024: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,034 times. The source code on GitHub (deskflow/deskflow) has 30,002 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, input-leap and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Project description on GitHub: “Share a single keyboard and mouse between multiple computers.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Deskflow is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Deskflow 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:
0CA5668C4731F5477D0B189BDB11196A2CA51281985D9D8C0757BF7F3B782D64· 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 16 versions ›16 versions over 2 years · about 8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.27.0Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.26.0 | February 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.25.0 | November 21, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.24.0 | September 11, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.23.0 | July 25, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.22.0 | May 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.2 | April 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.1 | March 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Deskflow.Deskflow -echoco install deskflow -ymsiexec /i deskflow-1.27.0-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9E3B2247-66B4-47B2-8C65-986CC86ADEA6} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.deskflow.deskflowInformation
- Publisher
- Deskflow
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/deskflow/deskflow
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.27.0
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 29, 2024
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,034
- GitHub stars
- 30,002
- GitHub forks
- 5,005
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Deskflow.Deskflow
- Chocolatey package
- deskflow
- MSI product code
- {9E3B2247-66B4-47B2-8C65-986CC86ADEA6}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deskflow free?
Yes. Deskflow is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Deskflow 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 Deskflow 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 Deskflow be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Deskflow run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Deskflow?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 2, 2024.
What are alternatives to Deskflow?
Barrier, input-leap, Display Driver Uninstaller, Driver Store Explorer and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
