sideband reads and writes monitor settings over DDC/CI, the control channel compliant
displays have carried since 1998. Brightness, contrast, volume, input source and colour
presets are set from the command line or from the notification area. There is no support
list, so any brand answers or reports why it cannot. A laptop's built-in panel has no
DDC/CI channel and is driven through the display driver instead.
It also arranges open windows into zone layouts, with an undo that puts every window back
where it was.
One executable of about 347 KB. No installer, no service, no driver, no elevation, no
network access and no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is sideband?
sideband is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from RuntimeNotes Labs.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “Control any monitor over DDC/CI. Vendor neutral - brightness, input and KVM. Window arrangement via zones”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: sideband is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is sideband 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:
D1FA02CA87DD20D76DBB57BE7CAE6BD6AD357D0DF35F3BB11FCCE609156BDF0C· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1Latest | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RuntimeNotesLabs.Sideband -eProgram files (.exe): sideband.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RuntimeNotes Labs
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/runtimenoteslabs/sideband-public
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Released
- September 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- sideband.runtimenotes.com
- winget ID
- RuntimeNotesLabs.Sideband
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is sideband free?
Yes. sideband is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is sideband 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 sideband 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 sideband run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use sideband without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to sideband?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Monitorian and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
