Aleph is a cross-platform RSS Reader & Podcast client
Publisher’s description
What is aleph?
aleph is a free rss & podcast program for Windows from chezhe. It ranks 17th by popularity among rss & podcasts in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit 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 0.7.1, released on March 23, 2023. 2 versions are listed since June 24, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (chezhe/aleph-desktop) has 122 stars. Similar programs include RSS Guard, Raven Reader and gPodder - Media aggregator and podcast client.
Project description on GitHub: “Aleph is a cross-platform RSS Reader & Podcast client, built with Tauri”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: aleph is a free rss & podcast tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is aleph 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:
F33052750E061412B606D0182F68C14D8A102B382B8DBF158AA06EEDB1F5B9C8· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.1Latest | March 23, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.7.0 | June 24, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id chezhe.Aleph -emsiexec /i aleph_0.7.1_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {04FBFD03-F08D-44B1-820F-638373431C6C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- chezhe
- Category
- RSS & podcasts
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/chezhe/aleph-desktop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.7.1
- Released
- March 23, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 26, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 122
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- aleph.chezhe.dev
- winget ID
- chezhe.Aleph
- MSI product code
- {04FBFD03-F08D-44B1-820F-638373431C6C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is aleph free?
Yes. aleph is free to use.
Is aleph 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 aleph 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 aleph be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does aleph run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of aleph?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 24, 2022.
What are alternatives to aleph?
RSS Guard, Raven Reader, gPodder - Media aggregator and podcast client, Folo and Lettura. The alternatives page compares them.
