EyeRest is a small Windows tray application that helps you follow the 20–20–20 rule for eye health by showing periodic desktop notifications.
It runs in the Windows notification area, uses Windows 10/11 toast notifications when available (with a tray balloon fallback), and lets you configure:
- Reminder interval (for example every 5–60 minutes)
- Whether reminders are enabled
- Optional left-click toggle on the tray icon
- Optional persistent settings and "Start with Windows" for the current user
The app is built with .NET Framework 4.8 and WinForms, is open source, and does not collect any personal data or telemetry. For full details, source code, and privacy information, see the project page.
Publisher’s description
What is EyeRest?
EyeRest is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Necdet Şanlı. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSIX and MSI. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. 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 1.3.0, released on December 3, 2025. 2 versions are listed since December 2, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 12 times. The source code on GitHub (necdetsanli/EyeRest) has 32 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight Windows tray application that helps you follow the 20–20–20 rule by reminding you every 20 minutes to rest your eyes and look into the distance.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: EyeRest is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is EyeRest 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:
EA9B7C2D449FF7A78136192C4CCB7A4A47853CEF1F55352B764DE1D364799311· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.0Latest | December 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSIX |
| 1.2.0 | December 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NecdetSanli.EyeRest -echoco install eyerest -yAdd-AppxPackage -Path Necdetanl.EyeRest20-20-20Reminder_1.3.0.0_x64__fdpcex3k5p6ep.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name Necdetanl.EyeRest20-20-20Reminder | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Necdet Şanlı
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/necdetsanli/EyeRest
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX, MSI
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- December 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 12
- GitHub stars
- 32
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NecdetSanli.EyeRest
- Chocolatey package
- eyerest
- MSI product code
- {71C43E26-43FD-45B3-A987-4BE0E2C09CDE}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is EyeRest free?
Yes. EyeRest is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is EyeRest 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 EyeRest 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 EyeRest be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does EyeRest support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does EyeRest 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 EyeRest?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 2, 2025.
What are alternatives to EyeRest?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
