Get media files, such as audio and video, from a given URL, and provide proxy functionality where different proxy addresses can be set for different sources.
Publisher’s description
What is media-get?
media-get by foam is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in Go.
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 0.2.14, released on April 6, 2025. The version history goes back to May 13, 2023: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (foamzou/media-get) has 346 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “Get the media through the url”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: media-get is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is media-get 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:
837A5E57B245D7A96A65CAAABD06AB9BB8528F5C235D2AE09B9FCE941FFA5FCE· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.14Latest | April 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.13 | March 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.12 | February 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.11 | February 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.10 | May 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id foamzou.media-get -eProgram files (.exe): media-get.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- foam
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/foamzou/media-get
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.2.14
- Released
- April 6, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- GitHub stars
- 346
- GitHub forks
- 30
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- foamzou.media-get
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is media-get free?
Yes. media-get is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is media-get 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 media-get 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 media-get 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 media-get?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 13, 2023.
Can I use media-get without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to media-get?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Open Video Downloader. The alternatives page compares them.
