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Free, for Windows and macOS. Every build comes from the same same release pipeline — pick your platform below for step-by-step instructions.

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Windows

Windows 10, Windows 11

  • Installer (recommended)
  • Winget
  • Scoop
  • Portable / offline install

Windows instructions

Before you install

The app is unsigned on Windows and un-notarised on macOS, because code-signing certificates cost money that an MIT-licensed hobby project does not have. Both systems will therefore warn you the first time you run it. The Windows and macOS pages explain exactly what the warning says and how to get past it.

Every release publishes checksums. If you want to be certain the file you downloaded is the file that was built, compare them — that is a stronger guarantee than a signature anyway.

Nothing here requires an account, a subscription or a payment.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to install?

Download only from this site. The macOS build is signed with a Developer ID certificate and notarised by Apple, so it opens without warnings. The Windows build is not yet signed, so SmartScreen shows an unknown-publisher notice — choose More info, then Run anyway.

Which operating systems are supported?

Windows 10 and 11 (x64, ia32, arm64), and macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel.

How do I update to a new version?

Windows installer builds update themselves. Homebrew, Scoop, Winget and the AUR package update with your normal package-manager upgrade. AppImage and portable builds are replaced by downloading the new file.

Why does macOS say the app is damaged?

Gatekeeper quarantines apps that are not notarised by Apple. Run /usr/bin/xattr -cr /Applications/YouTube\ Music.app in Terminal once and the app opens normally.