DeskHatch — a SmartCenter-style top-edge drawer launcher (Electron). A thin bar docks at the top of the screen; clicking a button slides a drawer down directly beneath it.
Publisher’s description
What is DeskHatch?
DeskHatch is an open-source program for Windows from DeskHatch. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.66, released on August 20, 2026. 2 versions are listed since June 18, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: DeskHatch is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DeskHatch 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:
718A353CC042DB9B2DFC768467A240F85719EDF182746AFAD057BA803AB40701· 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.66Latest | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.65 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Theta.DeskHatch -eDeskHatch-Setup-0.1.66-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DeskHatch
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kiwiman0706-beep/deskhatch
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.66
- Released
- August 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- winget ID
- Theta.DeskHatch
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeskHatch free?
Yes. DeskHatch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DeskHatch 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 DeskHatch 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 DeskHatch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DeskHatch 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 DeskHatch?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 18, 2026.