Automates secondary monitor power management based on mouse cursor position.
Publisher’s description
What is MonitorNap?
MonitorNap is an open-source program for Windows from Ehsan Chavoshi. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.1, released on September 19, 2026. 2 versions are listed since September 18, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “Intelligent, lightweight multi-monitor power management utility for Windows using VESA DDC/CI hardware control.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MonitorNap is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is MonitorNap 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:
F98B2FE748035EBC59BB4EAAC65B673B8298B1C4AA200EAA776CE353EC069F94· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.0.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EhsanCh.MonitorNap -eProgram files (.exe): monitornap.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ehsan Chavoshi
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/EhsanCh/MonitorNap
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- September 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EhsanCh.MonitorNap
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Frequently asked questions
Is MonitorNap free?
Yes. MonitorNap is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MonitorNap 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 MonitorNap 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.
Does MonitorNap 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 MonitorNap?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 18, 2026.
Can I use MonitorNap without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.