Taiga is an open-source desktop application for Windows. It automatically detects the anime videos you watch on your computer and synchronizes your progress with online services. It helps you manage your anime library, discover new series, share watched episodes and download new ones.
Publisher’s description
What is Taiga?
Taiga by erengy is open-source Windows software in the runtimes & libraries category. It ranks 6th by popularity among runtimes & libraries in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.1, released on March 21, 2024. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,626 times. The source code on GitHub (erengy/taiga) has 2,334 stars. Similar programs include Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), LOVE and Steam-Library-Manager.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight anime tracker for Windows”
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
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Taiga is an open-source runtimes & librarie tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Taiga 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:
747D3B22E8EA20CA8153D6102C3C10A7205EA3791A3A651E1ADDF6A22D498F53· 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 erengy/taiga repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1Latest | March 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.0 | November 1, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.1 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id erengy.Taiga -echoco install taiga -yscoop install extras/taigaTaigaSetup_1.4.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- erengy
- Category
- Runtimes & libraries
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/erengy/taiga
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Released
- March 21, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,626
- GitHub stars
- 2,334
- GitHub forks
- 255
- Website
- taiga.moe
- winget ID
- erengy.Taiga
- Chocolatey package
- taiga
- Scoop package
- extras/taiga
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taiga free?
Yes. Taiga is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Taiga 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 Taiga 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 Taiga be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Taiga run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Taiga?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Taiga without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Taiga?
Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), LOVE, Steam-Library-Manager, opencv and MarcEdit. The alternatives page compares them.
