A simple hotkey daemon for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is whkd?
whkd is a system utilitie program for Windows from LGUG2Z. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.10, released on September 9, 2025. 13 versions are listed since February 14, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,343 times. The source code on GitHub (LGUG2Z/whkd) has 940 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “A simple hotkey daemon for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: whkd is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is whkd 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:
54EE6AE13F5F70764779A3ACA52103843A00450653AFC68D0DAB8F63D43D2638· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 3 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.10Latest | September 9, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.9 | May 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.2.8 | April 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.2.7 | February 7, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.6 | January 20, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.5 | January 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.2.4 | January 1, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.3 | December 24, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LGUG2Z.whkd -echoco install whkd -yscoop install extras/whkdmsiexec /i whkd-0.2.10-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {96B2D7B2-62E0-425E-B9F3-998667C147A4} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): whkd.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LGUG2Z
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Komorebi
- Source code
- github.com/LGUG2Z/whkd
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.2.10
- Released
- September 9, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 17, 2023
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,343
- GitHub stars
- 940
- GitHub forks
- 26
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LGUG2Z.whkd
- Chocolatey package
- whkd
- Scoop package
- extras/whkd
- MSI product code
- {96B2D7B2-62E0-425E-B9F3-998667C147A4}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is whkd 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 whkd 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 whkd be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does whkd run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of whkd?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 14, 2023.
What are alternatives to whkd?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
