watch
Publisher’s description
What is Watch?
Watch is an open-source program for Windows from 145a. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.9, released on April 11, 2026. 2 versions are listed since February 23, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (54145a/145watch) has 1 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform implementation of procps watch”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Watch is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Watch 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:
E58C48E9A07F3494C100CC9C1449F8234E5F81E576E95ED144CE90E7044358B0· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.9Latest | April 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.3 | February 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 54145a.145watch -eProgram files (.exe): watch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- 145a
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/54145a/145watch
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.4.9
- Released
- April 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 54145a.145watch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Watch free?
Yes. Watch is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Watch 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 Watch 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 Watch 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 Watch?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 23, 2026.
Can I use Watch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.