Heart It is a Windows desktop application that sends reactions in Microsoft Teams meetings via global hotkeys. It runs in the system tray and supports Like, Love, Applause, Laugh, and Surprised reactions using Ctrl+Alt+1 through Ctrl+Alt+5. The app uses Windows UI Automation to interact with Teams, so it works without switching windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Heart It?
Heart It is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Alvin Ashcraft. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSIX. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on May 1, 2026. 3 versions are listed since April 8, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “An always-on-top WPF toolbar window to send Teams meeting reactions with keyboard shortcuts.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
In short: Heart It is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Heart It 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:
161386C022E73C8EED72B65B8AEC6FA1EF7186C433ADB64D98DD1572F78BECE4· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | May 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 1.0.1 | April 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 1.0.0 | April 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AlvinAshcraft.HeartIt -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path HeartIt.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name HeartIt | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alvin Ashcraft
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/alvinashcraft/heart-it
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- May 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AlvinAshcraft.HeartIt
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heart It free?
Yes. Heart It is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Heart It 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 Heart It 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 Heart It be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Heart It support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Heart It run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Heart It?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 8, 2026.
What are alternatives to Heart It?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
