OpenWinSidecar

by julianmbv0.1.1

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Use your iPad as a wireless second Windows screen over Wi-Fi.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id julianmb.OpenWinSidecar --exact --version 0.1.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for OpenWinSidecar

OpenWinSidecar uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /SILENT.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

OpenWinSidecar-Setup-0.1.1.exe /SILENT

See the full silent install reference for OpenWinSidecar →

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About

OpenWinSidecar turns an iPad into a real extra Windows monitor. A virtual display driver extends the desktop, Intel Quick Sync encodes it to HEVC, and Safari shows it with full touch and keyboard input. No client app, no subscription.

Installers · v0.1.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for OpenWinSidecar.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenWinSidecar on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id julianmb.OpenWinSidecar --exact --version 0.1.1. winget downloads the installer from julianmb and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install OpenWinSidecar silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id julianmb.OpenWinSidecar --exact 0.1.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for OpenWinSidecar?

OpenWinSidecar uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: OpenWinSidecar-Setup-0.1.1.exe /SILENT. The silent switches are /SILENT.

How do I uninstall OpenWinSidecar via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id julianmb.OpenWinSidecar --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from OpenWinSidecar's Apps & Features entry.

Is OpenWinSidecar free?

OpenWinSidecar is distributed under AGPL-3.0-only. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/julianmb/OpenWinSidecar) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does OpenWinSidecar work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls OpenWinSidecar directly from the publisher.

How do I keep OpenWinSidecar up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id julianmb.OpenWinSidecar --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of OpenWinSidecar from microsoft/winget-pkgs.