BoxPlayer is a cross-platform desktop app that combines cloud-drive file management, a media library, media servers, an AI agent, a music player, and an ebook reader in one place.
BoxPlayer originally stemmed from the multi-cloud management capabilities of "XBYDriver" and has now evolved into a desktop workbench for personal media assets:
- Unified management of cloud drives including Aliyun Drive, Baidu Netdisk, 123pan, 115, Quark, PikPak, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, China Mobile Cloud, Tianyi Cloud, and more.
- Unified search, playback, and organization across cloud drive files, local folders, and media sources such as Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, and WebDAV / AList.
- Use AI to search public resources, analyze cloud drives, plan organization tasks, and assist with reading PDF / EPUB / documents.
- Built-in video player, external playback via MPV/IINA, Aria2 downloader, music library, particle player, desktop lyrics, e-book bookshelf, and AI reader.
- Supports both Chinese and English interfaces, automatically selected based on system language upon first launch, with the option to switch manually in settings.
Simply put: it doesn't just "open a cloud drive," but seamlessly weaves your cloud storage, media library, downloader, player, and AI assistant into a comprehensive personal media and reading console.
Publisher’s description
What is BoxPlayer?
BoxPlayer is an open-source video player program for Windows from gaozhangmin. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.37, released on October 19, 2026. 4 versions are listed since September 7, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gaozhangmin/boxplayer) has 7,306 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC).
Project description on GitHub: “BoxPlayer - 聚合网盘管理+影视聚合 支持 Windows Linux iOS macOS tvOS Android”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BoxPlayer is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BoxPlayer 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:
6FDA321AAF92EDB75D4A3FF10DE0F61B5433CC7E53CA5E9B941CE654C20ADBC9· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.37Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.36 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.35 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.29 | September 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gaozhangmin.BoxPlayer -eboxplayer-5.0.37-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- gaozhangmin
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gaozhangmin/boxplayer
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.0.37
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 7,306
- GitHub forks
- 435
- Website
- xbyvideohub.com
- winget ID
- gaozhangmin.BoxPlayer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BoxPlayer free?
Yes. BoxPlayer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is BoxPlayer 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 BoxPlayer 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 BoxPlayer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BoxPlayer 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 BoxPlayer?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 7, 2026.
What are alternatives to BoxPlayer?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC), QuickTime and Audacious. The alternatives page compares them.
