The official Twitch CLI to make developing on Twitch easier.
Publisher’s description
What is Twitch CLI?
Twitch CLI by Twitch Developers is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.24, released on July 9, 2024. The version history goes back to July 18, 2023: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (twitchdev/twitch-cli) has 687 stars. Similar programs include Streamlink, Sunshine and Streamlabs Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “The official Twitch CLI to make developing on Twitch easier.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Twitch CLI is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Twitch CLI 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:
6053F3FAB02AA1349F25EFA550D14E11033C10C775787367CA4FD88D96B1CE70· 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 twitchdev/twitch-cli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review8
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.24Latest | July 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.23 | June 29, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.22 | December 22, 2023 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.21 | October 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.20 | July 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Twitch.TwitchCLI -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install twitch-cliInformation
- Publisher
- Twitch Developers
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/twitchdev/twitch-cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.24
- Released
- July 9, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 25, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 687
- GitHub forks
- 84
- Website
- dev.twitch.tv
- winget ID
- Twitch.TwitchCLI
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Twitch CLI free?
Yes. Twitch CLI is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Twitch CLI 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 Twitch CLI 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 Twitch CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Twitch CLI?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 18, 2023.
Can I use Twitch CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Twitch CLI?
Streamlink, Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop, DistroAV and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
