WinFocus draws a thin colored border around the monitor that holds the focused window,
and a second border around the focused window itself (hidden while that window is
maximized or fullscreen), so you always know where your typing will go on a
multi-monitor desktop. Native Win32, single exe, no tray icon, no service.
Run "winfocus --install" once to start it at logon; "winfocus --uninstall" removes it.
Publisher’s description
What is WinFocus?
WinFocus is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Roman Hrusha. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “Highlights the active monitor and focused window on Windows with thin colored borders. Native Win32, single exe, no tray icon, no service.”
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: WinFocus is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is WinFocus 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:
0246EAD3A43E5E480803B0F87EB65D53E60621AC2410D427790BDB74F1AF2A1E· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rhrusha.WinFocus -eProgram files (.exe): winfocus.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Roman Hrusha
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rhrusha/winfocus
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- rhrusha.WinFocus
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinFocus free?
Yes. WinFocus is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is WinFocus 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 WinFocus 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 WinFocus 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 WinFocus without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to WinFocus?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
