A free, open-source desktop metronome with an always-on-top floating widget,
sub-millisecond audio precision, zen mode with immersive visuals, drill practice mode,
tap tempo, and 10 beautiful themes. Built with Rust + Tauri v2.
Publisher’s description
What is Yames?
Yames is an open-source music player program for Windows from turutupa. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1, released on September 30, 2026. 14 versions are listed since May 6, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (turutupa/yames) has 16 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Yet Another Metronome — musician-grade floating desktop metronome”
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
In short: Yames is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Yames 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:
F9D389C36CF44E058DEAB1A4215DAE72ABE35525CEF9215E7D3FA8CD35DAD426· 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 14 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.4 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.3 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.2 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.1 | June 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.0 | June 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.0 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id turutupa.yames -eYames_1.2.1_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- turutupa
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/turutupa/yames
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 14
- GitHub stars
- 16
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- turutupa.github.io
- winget ID
- turutupa.yames
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yames free?
Yes. Yames is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Yames 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 Yames 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 Yames be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Yames 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 Yames?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 6, 2026.
What are alternatives to Yames?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
