DeskSentry watches a measured region of your Windows desktop, reads text out of it with local OCR, and runs actions when it changes. Rules combine triggers, conditions and actions, driven by the screen, filesystem, clipboard, processes, log files, hotkeys or the clock. Everything runs locally, and every firing is recorded with a screenshot in a local event log.
Publisher’s description
What is DeskSentry?
DeskSentry is a proprietary system utilitie program for Windows from Boris Sundic.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.12, released on October 12, 2026. 3 versions are listed since August 17, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Releases for DeskSentry”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: DeskSentry is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DeskSentry 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:
180044353F464E040FCDB8C27DB3161BAA676ED296EE05C0CEC40EE636A434A3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.12Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.10 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.9 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BorisSundic.DeskSentry -eDeskSentry-1.0.12-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Boris Sundic
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/borissundic/DeskSentry-Releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.12
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- getdesksentry.com
- winget ID
- BorisSundic.DeskSentry
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeskSentry free?
DeskSentry is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is DeskSentry 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 DeskSentry 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 DeskSentry be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DeskSentry 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 DeskSentry?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 17, 2026.
Can I use DeskSentry without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DeskSentry?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Ditto and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
