Input Director enables the control of multiple Windows systems using the keyboard/mouse attached to one computer
Switch control between systems either by hotkey or by moving the cursor to the screen edge on one computer for it to appear on the next one
Input Director supports a shared clipboard - copy on one computer, switch control, and paste
Publisher’s description
What is Input Director?
Input Director is a proprietary drivers & hardware program for Windows from Imperative Software Pty Ltd.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 68.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4, released on March 22, 2026. 2 versions are listed since September 1, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,361 times. Similar programs include Deskflow, Barrier and input-leap.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Input Director is a drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Input Director safe to download?
- The file is served by inputdirector.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
61906A72291DBC428E01FC064BF7ACE54E2DB78F5D35CAA5FFAB9E5D061830A5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4Latest | March 22, 2026 | 68.6 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.3 | September 1, 2024 | 43.6 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ImperativeSoftware.InputDirector -echoco install InputDirector -yInputDirector.v2.4.zip /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Imperative Software Pty Ltd
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.4
- Released
- March 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,361
- Website
- inputdirector.com
- winget ID
- ImperativeSoftware.InputDirector
- Chocolatey package
- InputDirector
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Input Director free?
Input Director 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 Input Director safe to download?
The download comes from inputdirector.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 Input Director 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 Input Director be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Input Director 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 Input Director?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 1, 2024.
What are alternatives to Input Director?
Deskflow, Barrier, input-leap, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
