Scryer is a self-hosted media acquisition and management platform.
Publisher’s description
What is Scryer?
Scryer by Scryer Media is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 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 0.21.21, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to August 24, 2026: 29 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 (scryer-media/scryer) has 389 stars. Similar programs include Caddy, Universal Media Server and Jellyfin Media Player.
Project description on GitHub: “Media manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Scryer is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scryer 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:
F81D9FA29E0B1B1F03368CC8BB8852D89555DDED8AEA78C350039A94638A846C· 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 scryer-media/scryer repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 21, 2026.
- Dependency update tool10
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases10
- Published packages10
- Fuzzing10
- Static code analysis10
- Tests in CI10
- Pinned dependencies9
- No known vulnerabilities7
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Branch protection4
- Contributors from several organisations3
- Code review0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 29 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.21.21Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.21.20 | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.21.18 | October 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.21.17 | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.21.16 | October 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.21.15 | October 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.21.14 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.21.13 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ScryerMedia.Scryer -emsiexec /i scryer-windows-x86_64-winget.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {36E2A60B-0ADC-459B-8CE9-4E64C29CB895} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scryer Media
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/scryer-media/scryer
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.21.21
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 29
- GitHub stars
- 389
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ScryerMedia.Scryer
- MSI product code
- {36E2A60B-0ADC-459B-8CE9-4E64C29CB895}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scryer free?
Yes. Scryer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Scryer 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 Scryer 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 Scryer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Scryer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Scryer?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 24, 2026.
What are alternatives to Scryer?
Caddy, Universal Media Server, Jellyfin Media Player, Plex and Papercut SMTP. The alternatives page compares them.
