Perch drives an IKEA IDASEN (Linak) sit/stand desk from Windows over Bluetooth LE.
Type an exact height in centimetres and press Go, save two presets, or run a schedule
that stands the desk up for a few minutes every hour between the times you choose.
It sits in the notification area so the schedule keeps working, and can start with
Windows.
The package also installs perch-cli, a command line tool for scripts and automation:
list devices, read the height, and move the desk, with JSON output and documented
exit codes.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Publisher’s description
What is Perch?
Perch is an open-source program for Windows from Eagle Spirit. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.0, released on September 27, 2026. 2 versions are listed since September 10, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Sit/stand desk control for the IKEA IDÅSEN. Set an exact height, save presets, and run an hourly stand schedule. Windows and macOS, with a command line tool.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Perch is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Perch 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:
063D56E20B2F8C469A5F291F77640B2B4A897159A23A978D0274C4CE464100B8· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.0 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EagleSpirit.Perch -ePerch-0.4.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Eagle Spirit
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/eaglespirittech/perch
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EagleSpirit.Perch
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perch free?
Yes. Perch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Perch 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 Perch 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 Perch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Perch 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 Perch?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 10, 2026.