Chibi for AniList - A lightweight anime & manga tracker CLI app powered by AniList.
Publisher’s description
What is Chibi CLI?
Chibi CLI by Cosmic Predator is open-source Windows software in the e-book readers category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1, released on March 24, 2026. The version history goes back to December 30, 2024: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (CosmicPredator/chibi-cli) has 32 stars. Similar programs include calibre, SumatraPDF and Sigil.
Project description on GitHub: “Chibi for AniList - A lightweight anime & manga tracker CLI app powered by AniList.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Chibi CLI is an open-source e-book reader tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Chibi CLI 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:
76E4F8F95EC8AF8A11C7D1B50A8BDD3CADE73BA6043D83CA64F3058735E66609· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.2.0 | February 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.0 | March 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.4 | March 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.3 | February 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.2 | December 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CosmicPredator.Chibi -echibi_1.2.1_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cosmic Predator
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CosmicPredator/chibi-cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- March 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 30, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.9
- GitHub stars
- 32
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CosmicPredator.Chibi
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chibi CLI free?
Yes. Chibi CLI is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Chibi CLI 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 Chibi CLI 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 Chibi CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Chibi CLI 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 Chibi CLI?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 30, 2024.
What are alternatives to Chibi CLI?
calibre, SumatraPDF, Sigil, BlueGriffon and Kindle Comic Converter. The alternatives page compares them.
