Amethyst is a cross-platform audio player with a node-based audio routing system, the main goal of this project is to make a music player in TypeScript to see how far the language can be stretched to prove it's possible to prrovide pro-level features as most DAWs / DAEs, while also providing useful tools and customizability to the end-user.
Publisher’s description
What is Amethyst?
Amethyst is an open-source music player program for Windows from Geoxor. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.8, released on January 6, 2026. 15 versions are listed since May 22, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 113 times. The source code on GitHub (Geoxor/Amethyst) has 317 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .amf, .acf and .ang. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and Clementine.
Project description on GitHub: “A cross-platform music player made with Typescript”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Amethyst is an open-source music player tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Amethyst 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:
B565E7A15EEC57A2D705EED4836D685B161035BFFD2843666755746BF8EDC986· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 4 years · about 4.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.8Latest | January 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.7 | June 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.6 | May 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.5 | May 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.3 | May 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.2 | May 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.1 | May 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.6 | April 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Geoxor.Amethyst -echoco install amethyst -yAmethyst-Setup-2.1.8.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask amethyst-nostrInformation
- Publisher
- Geoxor
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Geoxor/Amethyst
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.8
- Released
- January 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 22, 2022
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 4.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 113
- GitHub stars
- 317
- GitHub forks
- 43
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Geoxor.Amethyst
- Chocolatey package
- amethyst
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amethyst free?
Yes. Amethyst is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Amethyst 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 Amethyst 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 Amethyst be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Amethyst run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Amethyst?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2022.
What are alternatives to Amethyst?
Spotify, iTunes, Clementine, FLAC and foobar2000. The alternatives page compares them.
