Weaver is a Usenet binary downloader that handles downloading, decoding, PAR2 verification and repair, and archive extraction.
Publisher’s description
What is Weaver?
Weaver by Scryer Media is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.16.5, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to June 26, 2026: 31 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (scryer-media/weaver) has 119 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Jackett.
Project description on GitHub: “High speed usenet downloader & archive extractor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Weaver is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Weaver 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:
58B28CC67D12348942E7F03C2E0344655656D83FF57B7EAC89A12330CE869069· 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 scryer-media/weaver repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 22, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- Dependency update tool10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Static code analysis10
- Published packages10
- Signed releases10
- Fuzzing10
- Pinned dependencies9
- Licence declared9
- No known vulnerabilities5
- Tests in CI5
- Branch protection3
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Contributors from several organisations0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 31 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16.5Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.16.4 | October 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.16.3 | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.16.2 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.15.0 | October 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.14.7 | October 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.14.5 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.14.3 | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ScryerMedia.Weaver -emsiexec /i weaver-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E35C5C43-9B2A-499C-84FA-2C3B75CA635F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scryer Media
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later with UnRAR restriction
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/scryer-media/weaver
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.16.5
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 31
- GitHub stars
- 119
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ScryerMedia.Weaver
- MSI product code
- {E35C5C43-9B2A-499C-84FA-2C3B75CA635F}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Weaver free?
Yes. Weaver is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later with UnRAR restriction licence.
Is Weaver 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 Weaver 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 Weaver be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Weaver run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Weaver?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 26, 2026.
What are alternatives to Weaver?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Jackett, Transmission and Sonarr. The alternatives page compares them.
