Like the unix one but works cross-platform without magic. 😄
Publisher’s description
What is watch?
watch by echocat is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1, released on June 2, 2026. The version history goes back to February 28, 2023: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (echocat/watch) has 9 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, QPDF and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Like the unix one but works cross-platform without magic. :smile:”
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: watch is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-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:
0AD56A95E12B72B87A00EEAC85E208E285635B8913C2C6C4BE3384F6F6A38E53· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 3 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | June 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.2.0 | October 15, 2025 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.2 | January 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.1 | June 30, 2023 | — | ARM Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.1.0 | February 28, 2023 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id echocat.watch -eProgram files (.exe): watch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- echocat
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/echocat/watch
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- June 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 28, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- GitHub stars
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- echocat.watch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is watch free?
Yes. watch is open-source software under the MIT 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)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of watch?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 28, 2023.
Can I use watch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to watch?
PowerShell, QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
