Media downloader for Chinese internet. 92 sites, single binary, written in Go.
Publisher’s description
What is MediaGo?
MediaGo by Sophomores 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).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Sophomoresty/mediago) has 245 stars. Similar programs include yt-dlp, youtube-dl and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “Download videos from 90+ Chinese educational platforms. Single binary, yt-dlp style.”
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: MediaGo is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is MediaGo 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:
2D88D1741815382D6FC79CF1AEAADD261AE4BA9F3D44A56F9EFA1F8D3379E98C· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.0Latest | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Sophomoresty.MediaGo -eProgram files (.exe): mediago.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sophomores
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- Unlicense
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Sophomoresty/mediago
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.3.0
- Released
- July 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 245
- GitHub forks
- 132
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Sophomoresty.MediaGo
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Frequently asked questions
Is MediaGo free?
Yes. MediaGo is open-source software under the Unlicense licence.
Is MediaGo 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 MediaGo 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 MediaGo 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 MediaGo without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to MediaGo?
yt-dlp, youtube-dl, Transmission, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
