A pure JS BitTorrent streaming environment, with a built-in list manager.
Imagine qBit + Taiga + MPV, all in a single package, but streamed real-time.
Completely ad free with no tracking/data collection.
Unlike qBit's sequential approach, seeking into data that hasn't been downloaded yet will prioritise downloading that data, instead of simply closing MPV.
Publisher’s description
What is Shiru?
Shiru is an open-source download manager program for Windows from RockinChaos. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.9.1, released on October 13, 2026. 35 versions are listed since April 12, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 23 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (RockinChaos/Shiru) has 647 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, Transmission and yt-dlp.
Project description on GitHub: “A personal anime library manager for watching and tracking your collection in real time. Lightweight, powerful, and paws-itively fast. No waiting required!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 23 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Shiru is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shiru 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:
A9712F3F627963814CD43C450760142F711546DF8F3B0BA3A4AE4CD0A08B3A82· 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 35 versions ›35 versions over 2 years · about 23 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9.1Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.9.0 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.8.0 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.7.1 | June 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.7.0 | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.6.0 | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.5.2 | March 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.5.1 | March 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RockinChaos.Shiru -ewin-Shiru-v6.9.1-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RockinChaos
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RockinChaos/Shiru
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.9.1
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 35
- Updates / year
- 23.3
- GitHub stars
- 647
- GitHub forks
- 43
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RockinChaos.Shiru
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shiru free?
Yes. Shiru is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Shiru 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 Shiru 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 Shiru be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shiru 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 Shiru?
The versions page lists all 35 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 12, 2025.
What are alternatives to Shiru?
youtube-dl, Transmission, yt-dlp, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
