Chickenwing is a fast terminal downloader for YouTube links and search-driven downloads. It supports direct video downloads, audio mode, a dedicated download folder, and a self-contained console-style launch experience.
Publisher’s description
What is Chickenwing?
Chickenwing by Chyckenwing is proprietary Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.2, released on May 8, 2026. The version history goes back to April 29, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (chyckenwing/chickenwing) has 1 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Chickenwing is a download manager tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Chickenwing 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:
63799A527EF6143570095D53FFD6FB37DA537894A8873FBDA2F3A5E9BEEC11DB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.2Latest | May 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.0 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Chyckenwing.Chickenwing -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chyckenwing
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/chyckenwing/chickenwing
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.2
- Released
- May 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Chyckenwing.Chickenwing
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chickenwing free?
Chickenwing is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Chickenwing 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 Chickenwing 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.
Does Chickenwing 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 Chickenwing?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 29, 2026.
Can I use Chickenwing without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Chickenwing?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Open Video Downloader. The alternatives page compares them.
