An open-source client to search, download, install, and update Microsoft Store apps without MS Store services.
Publisher’s description
What is Raven?
Raven by Jishnu M is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.2.1, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to June 2, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mjishnu/Raven) has 320 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source client to search, download, install, and update Microsoft Store apps without MS Store services.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Raven is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is Raven 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:
56A57095D71000F95315A7641E484D344F2C91AFAB08F4B4E9E1872A1C699767· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2.1Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.1.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.0.0 | July 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1.7 | July 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1.5 | June 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1.4 | June 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1.1 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mjishnu.raven -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ravenInformation
- Publisher
- Jishnu M
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mjishnu/Raven
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.2.1
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 320
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mjishnu.raven
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raven free?
Yes. Raven is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Raven 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 Raven 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 Raven run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Raven?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 2, 2026.
Can I use Raven without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Raven?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
