Sane Break is a cross-platform break reminder designed to help you take meaningful breaks without disrupting your workflow.
Publisher’s description
What is Sane Break?
Sane Break is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from AllanChain. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.10.6, released on October 1, 2026. 9 versions are listed since November 15, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AllanChain/sane-break) has 103 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Gentle break reminder that helps you avoid mindlessly skipping breaks”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Sane Break is an open-source system utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Phase 1: A small, unobtrusive reminder that encourages you to find a good stopping point.
- Phase 2: The reminder grows to full screen during the actual break.
Is Sane Break 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:
8202DBE4F67A86247ABD838F5FB0D2184710D60730F883EFBE50CB0FCBDECBC3· 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 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.6Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.5 | August 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.4 | August 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.3 | July 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.2 | June 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.1 | May 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.0 | April 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.5 | January 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AllanChain.SaneBreak -esane-break-windows-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.AllanChain.sane-breakInformation
- Publisher
- AllanChain
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AllanChain/sane-break
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.10.6
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 103
- GitHub forks
- 14
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AllanChain.SaneBreak
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sane Break free?
Yes. Sane Break is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Sane Break 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 Sane Break 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 Sane Break be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Sane Break run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Sane Break?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 15, 2025.
What are alternatives to Sane Break?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
