Macro Deck transforms your phone, tablet, or any device equipped with a modern internet browser into an efficient remote macro pad. With this tool, you can execute single or multi-step actions seamlessly with just a single tap.
Publisher’s description
What is MacroDeck?
MacroDeck by MacroDeck is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) 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 2.15.3, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to May 22, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Macro-Deck-App/Macro-Deck) has 1,667 stars. Similar programs include Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink and Sunshine.
Project description on GitHub: “The open-source macro pad with customizable widgets, powerful integrations and a secure plugin ecosystem.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MacroDeck is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MacroDeck 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:
445737B8E7A079D203886F9F7B0DFB7D95790C89E061AEC655B01394A40CACBD· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.15.3Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.15.1 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.15.0 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.14.1 | May 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MacroDeck.MacroDeck -emacro-deck-2.15.3-win.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MacroDeck
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Macro-Deck-App/Macro-Deck
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.15.3
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- GitHub stars
- 1,667
- GitHub forks
- 112
- Website
- macro-deck.app
- winget ID
- MacroDeck.MacroDeck
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MacroDeck free?
Yes. MacroDeck is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is MacroDeck 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 MacroDeck 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 MacroDeck be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MacroDeck 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 MacroDeck?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2024.
Can I use MacroDeck without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MacroDeck?
Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink, Sunshine, DistroAV and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
