Deskreen turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen for your computer
Publisher’s description
What is Deskreen?
Deskreen by Pavlo is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.4, released on November 12, 2022. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pavlobu/deskreen) has 21,623 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “Deskreen turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen for your computer. ⭐️ Star to support our work!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Deskreen is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Deskreen 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:
778F7DF34DF27B9152400F5FF0BF9660D9017EE61C6D51E263CA4A6A9EE374C1· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the pavlobu/deskreen repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies5
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Code review0
- Static code analysis0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 2 years · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.4Latest | November 12, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.3 | June 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.2 | June 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.1 | June 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.0 | June 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.12 | March 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.11 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pavlobu.deskreen -eDeskreen.Setup.2.0.4.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Pavlo
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- AGPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pavlobu/deskreen
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.0.4
- Released
- November 12, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- GitHub stars
- 21,623
- GitHub forks
- 1,219
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- pavlobu.deskreen
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deskreen free?
Yes. Deskreen is open-source software under the AGPLv3 licence.
Is Deskreen 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 Deskreen 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 Deskreen be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Deskreen 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 Deskreen?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Deskreen without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Deskreen?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
