About NudgeMug
NudgeMug is a tiny Windows tray app for finite keep-awake sessions. It can use visible mouse nudges plus a harmless F15 key signal, or a quieter caffeine mode that keeps the system and display awake without user input.
NudgeMug 1.0.1
Tiny Windows keep-awake tray app with polite mouse nudges and caffeine mode.
- By hrt0x
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Jun 6, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | hrt0x |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Release date | 2026-06-06 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Hrt0x.NudgeMug |
Install NudgeMug from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Hrt0x.NudgeMug -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Hrt0x.NudgeMug -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Hrt0x.NudgeMug -e
NudgeMug adds this command to the command line: nudgemug-tray.
Frequently asked questions
Is NudgeMug free?
Yes. NudgeMug is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of NudgeMug?
The latest version is 1.0.1, released on Jun 6, 2026.
Is it safe to download NudgeMug?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 9824754869f7f7abdc23ac468db35e97a4901ee1720b1d56d7cdeacbd6e169af.
Which Windows versions does NudgeMug support?
NudgeMug runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall NudgeMug?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find NudgeMug and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Hrt0x.NudgeMug -e.
Is there a portable version of NudgeMug?
Yes. NudgeMug is available as a portable program (nudgemug-tray-windows-amd64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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