Modern Desktop Jellyfin Client made with Tauri and React
Publisher’s description
What is Blink Alpha?
Blink Alpha by prayag17 is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is v1.0.0-alpha04, released on February 8, 2026. The version history goes back to December 11, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (prayag17/Blink) has 1,173 stars. Similar programs include Jellyfin Media Player, Caddy and Universal Media Server.
Project description on GitHub: “Modern Desktop Jellyfin Client made with Tauri and React :atom_symbol:”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Blink Alpha is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Blink Alpha 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:
083912671FE37467B516B18C9953D4A99153793BDA3D2260685CE392B3CF68E6· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0-alpha04Latest | February 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.0-alpha03 | December 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id prayag17.Blink.Alpha -eBlink_1.0.0-alpha.4_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- prayag17
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/prayag17/Blink
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- v1.0.0-alpha04
- Released
- February 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- GitHub stars
- 1,173
- GitHub forks
- 48
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- prayag17.Blink.Alpha
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blink Alpha free?
Yes. Blink Alpha is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Blink Alpha 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 Blink Alpha 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 Blink Alpha be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Blink Alpha 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 Blink Alpha?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 11, 2024.
Can I use Blink Alpha without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Blink Alpha?
Jellyfin Media Player, Caddy, Universal Media Server, Papercut SMTP and Plex. The alternatives page compares them.
