Vidra is an advanced video download manager for desktop and mobile devices. It combines a modern Flutter user interface with a powerful Python backend (yt-dlp), integrated seamlessly as a background process.
Publisher’s description
What is Vidra?
Vidra by Chomusuke is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.2.5, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to September 9, 2026: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 73 times. The source code on GitHub (chomusuke-mk/vidra) has 19 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “Vidra: The power of yt-dlp, refined. A seamless, cross-platform video downloader driven by a robust Python backend.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Vidra is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vidra 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:
1B665FCBA8B90028534F2D977F59FE854F8583A2AE77C748B89C3BCFA2AE5ED1· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2.5Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.2.4 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.2.3 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.2.2 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.2.1 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.14.0 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Chomusuke.Vidra -echoco install vidra -yvidra-windows.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chomusuke
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/chomusuke-mk/vidra
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.2.5
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 73
- GitHub stars
- 19
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Chomusuke.Vidra
- Chocolatey package
- vidra
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vidra free?
Yes. Vidra is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Vidra 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 Vidra 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 Vidra be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vidra 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 Vidra?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2026.
What are alternatives to Vidra?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Motrix. The alternatives page compares them.
