Audiophile music player with advanced visualization
Publisher’s description
What is Astra?
Astra is an open-source music player program for Windows from Boof2015. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.0-beta, released on August 1, 2026. 3 versions are listed since April 28, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Boof2015/astra) has 489 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and Clementine.
Project description on GitHub: “Audiophile music player with gapless playback, parametric EQ, AutoEQ import, and real-time DSP visualizers”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Astra is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Astra 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:
99CCD1375516DB88B905415158ADF976423009F1B654D6910CE9A19608E66193· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.0-betaLatest | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.1-beta | June 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.2-beta | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Boof2015.Astra -eAstra.Setup.0.7.0-beta.Windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Boof2015
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Boof2015/astra
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.7.0-beta
- Released
- August 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 489
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Boof2015.Astra
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Frequently asked questions
Is Astra free?
Yes. Astra is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Astra 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 Astra 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 Astra be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Astra 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 Astra?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Astra?
Spotify, iTunes, Clementine, FLAC and Mixxx. The alternatives page compares them.
