A download tool that is baked for the GitHub release assets.
Publisher’s description
What is HTTP downloader?
HTTP downloader by LinuxSuRen is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.0.89, released on June 30, 2023. The version history goes back to January 5, 2022: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LinuxSuRen/http-downloader) has 51 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “A download tool that is baked for the GitHub release assets. 专注于 GitHub 项目的工具安装”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.1 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: HTTP downloader is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HTTP downloader 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:
7EE56B5B1C49763EB02DF8316D325D58239DD6E7BDE48B7AC9B070D334D6FCAB· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the LinuxSuRen/http-downloader repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Static code analysis7
- Pinned dependencies2
- Code review1
- Actively maintained1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 1 year · about 8.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.89Latest | June 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.84 | February 28, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.83 | February 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.76 | January 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.70 | September 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.67 | May 24, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.64 | May 23, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.60 | May 20, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LinuxSuRen.HTTPdownloader -emsiexec /i hd-windows-amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {00D0B525-A107-44F6-9C91-324C3047E149} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LinuxSuRen
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LinuxSuRen/http-downloader
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.0.89
- Released
- June 30, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- January 5, 2022
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 8.1
- GitHub stars
- 51
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LinuxSuRen.HTTPdownloader
- MSI product code
- {00D0B525-A107-44F6-9C91-324C3047E149}
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Frequently asked questions
Is HTTP downloader free?
Yes. HTTP downloader is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HTTP downloader 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 HTTP downloader 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 HTTP downloader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does HTTP downloader 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 HTTP downloader?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 5, 2022.
What are alternatives to HTTP downloader?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Radarr. The alternatives page compares them.
