A tool for notes and reference information in flight simulators (VR and non-VR)
Publisher’s description
What is OpenKneeboard?
OpenKneeboard by Fred Emmott is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.12.12, released on October 16, 2026. The version history goes back to January 9, 2023: 45 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (OpenKneeboard/OpenKneeboard) has 362 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “An open source Kneeboard”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OpenKneeboard is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenKneeboard 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:
089C2103ADC02B7B35C9FD531174EA297F3718E6C55C0575D5A2282BEA026F51· 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 45 versions ›45 versions over 4 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.12Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.10 | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.8 | February 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.6 | February 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.4 | January 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.2 | November 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.0 | September 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.10.16 | July 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FredEmmott.OpenKneeboard -emsiexec /i OpenKneeboard-v1.12.12.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {06E38B0B-F08A-4D1D-93A3-9C7906D13256} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fred Emmott
- Licence
- GPLv2 with exception for Windows App SDK
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenKneeboard/OpenKneeboard
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.12.12
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 45
- Updates / year
- 11.9
- GitHub stars
- 362
- GitHub forks
- 49
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- FredEmmott.OpenKneeboard
- MSI product code
- {06E38B0B-F08A-4D1D-93A3-9C7906D13256}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenKneeboard free?
Yes. OpenKneeboard is open-source software under the GPLv2 with exception for Windows App SDK licence.
Is OpenKneeboard 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 OpenKneeboard 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 OpenKneeboard be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenKneeboard 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 OpenKneeboard?
The versions page lists all 45 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 9, 2023.
