Windows-native CLI (and MCP) for window control, input automation, UI inspection, screenshots, and wait commands
Publisher’s description
What is peekwin?
peekwin by Usama Ejaz is open-source Windows software in the screenshot tools category. It ranks 24th by popularity among screenshot tools in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.11, released on March 24, 2026. The version history goes back to March 14, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10 times. The source code on GitHub (usamaejaz/peekwin) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Greenshot, Flameshot and Lightscreen.
Project description on GitHub: “peekwin is a Windows-native CLI (and MCP) for window control, input automation, UI inspection, screenshots, and wait commands.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: peekwin is an open-source screenshot tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is peekwin 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:
15AA232BDB0FEDBAD7B506757130750FE6F875229A6DEAFD22965A0E9D25E0BC· 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.11Latest | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.5.7 | March 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.5.5 | March 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.4.0 | March 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id UsamaEjaz.PeekWin -echoco install peekwin -yProgram files (.exe): peekwin.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Usama Ejaz
- Category
- Screenshot tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/usamaejaz/peekwin
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.5.11
- Released
- March 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- UsamaEjaz.PeekWin
- Chocolatey package
- peekwin
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is peekwin free?
Yes. peekwin is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is peekwin 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 peekwin 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 peekwin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of peekwin?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 14, 2026.
Can I use peekwin without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to peekwin?
Greenshot, Flameshot, Lightscreen, ksnip and ScreenCloud. The alternatives page compares them.
