A Stealthy,Cross-Platform, Simple Music Player that stays out of your way
Publisher’s description
What is Nighthawk?
Nighthawk by Tarak Sharma is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (octavezero/nighthawk) has 212 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and Mixxx.
Project description on GitHub: “A stealthy, simple, unobtrusive music player that stays out of your way”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Nighthawk is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nighthawk 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:
3994C08D2A5B2D650DA7AADCA748BB027EC85D326D7764AF4F996A79EB9CCA23· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1Latest | April 27, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TarakSharma.Nighthawk -enighthawkSetup-win-v2.1.1-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tarak Sharma
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/octavezero/nighthawk
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Released
- April 27, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- August 13, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 212
- GitHub forks
- 14
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TarakSharma.Nighthawk
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Nighthawk
See all ›-
Proprietary5.4M ↓ -
iTunes12.13.11.1iTunes offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.Proprietary2.9M ↓ -
Open source80.9K ↓ -
Open source15.7K ↓ -
Open source21K ↓ -
Free409.5K ↓ -
Open source13.5K ↓ -
Open source21.8K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Nighthawk free?
Yes. Nighthawk is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Nighthawk 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 Nighthawk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Nighthawk?
Spotify, iTunes, Mixxx, FLAC and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
