NitTray is a free, open-source Windows system-tray app that adjusts the brightness of the Apple Studio Display and Pro Display XDR over USB — no Mac required. It lists each connected Apple display with its own brightness slider and runs on Windows 10 and 11 (x64 and Arm64).
Publisher’s description
What is NitTray?
NitTray is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from NitTray. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.5, released on August 16, 2026. 2 versions are listed since July 11, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LinkaiQi/NitTray) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows app to control Apple Studio Display & Pro Display XDR brightness”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
In short: NitTray is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NitTray 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:
D3CF89362DABB0B0DC3A48D418F6AE3D4DDCC6988B7D65274F96A66AC3793B35· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.5Latest | August 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1.3 | July 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LinkaiQi.NitTray -eNitTray-installer-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NitTray
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LinkaiQi/NitTray
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.1.5
- Released
- August 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LinkaiQi.NitTray
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NitTray free?
Yes. NitTray is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is NitTray 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 NitTray 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 NitTray be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NitTray run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of NitTray?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 11, 2026.
Can I use NitTray without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to NitTray?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Monitorian and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
