Chunes runs in the Windows notification area and shows SoundCloud, YouTube Music, and Apple Music browser playback as a Discord Listening activity. It clears the status when playback pauses and labels each supported service correctly. Pair it with the Chune ID browser extension for accurate service detection.
Publisher’s description
What is Chunes?
Chunes by getchunes is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI 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. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Project description on GitHub: “Show your SoundCloud and YouTube Music listening as a Discord status”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Chunes is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Chunes 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:
32AE7C9FB13029968080B97749019A3D49330E8E77AEF630B9A4DABD976C6477· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.11Latest | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id getchunes.Chunes -emsiexec /i Chunes-1.0.11-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {26E9555C-15CB-4BF5-B6C6-CD2CF715C6E5} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- getchunes
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/getchunes/chunes
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.11
- Released
- July 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- getchunes.Chunes
- MSI product code
- {26E9555C-15CB-4BF5-B6C6-CD2CF715C6E5}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chunes free?
Yes. Chunes is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Chunes 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 Chunes 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 Chunes be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Chunes run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Chunes without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Chunes?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
