Varys - local AI meeting transcription (WinUI 3 + Python sidecar, Parakeet/KB-Whisper, semantic search)
Publisher’s description
What is Varys?
Varys is an open-source program for Windows from SebDanielsson. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.1, released on August 17, 2026. 3 versions are listed since June 9, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sebdanielsson/varys) has 2 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Varys - local AI meeting transcription (WinUI 3 + Python sidecar, Parakeet/KB-Whisper, semantic search)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Varys is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Varys 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:
30BF8BDC46DE94EC5F66402F8E65C4B28CFEDD4ED39E77E55EEDD80FADAAE920· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.1Latest | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.3 | June 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.2 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SebDanielsson.Varys -emsiexec /i Varys-v0.2.1-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {60BAEC51-E077-4B0D-981F-EFD643224440} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SebDanielsson
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sebdanielsson/varys
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.2.1
- Released
- August 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SebDanielsson.Varys
- MSI product code
- {60BAEC51-E077-4B0D-981F-EFD643224440}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Varys free?
Yes. Varys is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Varys 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 Varys 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 Varys be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Varys 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 Varys?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2026.