Lightweight "Notch" Style Music Controls
Publisher’s description
What is Cubby?
Cubby by becaring is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (becaring/cubby) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Lightweight Dynamic Island Inspired Music Controls”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Cubby is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Cubby 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:
82C054C152B3E9953359AA26AE67F2A73EFAD038B426208BB98F248CBEFEB907· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | August 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id becaring.Cubby -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- becaring
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/becaring/cubby
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- August 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- becaring.Cubby
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cubby free?
Yes. Cubby is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Cubby 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 Cubby 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 Cubby 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 Cubby without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Cubby?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
