Latest release
v0.4.0
Published Apr 4, 2026
Open-source Windows downloader
The yt-dlp interface
Windows deserves.
Quick tray flow instead of repeated shell work. Subtitle-aware presets, visible raw logs, and safer app-update checks. Download from GitHub Releases, then verify SHA256 if you want the extra trust step before first run.
MIT LicenseNo AccountNo TelemetryWindows 10/11 x64
Latest release
v0.4.0
Apr 4, 2026
Public GitHub releases
Open the release assets, then verify SHA256 before first run if you want the extra check.
Public since
v0.1.0
Jan 10, 2026
GitHub stars
3
Source, issues, and releases stay public
License
MIT License
MIT licensed with public GitHub releases
Workflow
Keep yt-dlp's power.
Drop the shell routine.
The goal is not to cosplay a terminal inside a card. The flow should feel guided enough for normal use, while keeping the underlying engine legible when you want to inspect it.
01Start faster
Drop a copied link into the full app or quick tray flow without rebuilding the routine.
The point of the new quick flow is not just speed. It is that the fast path still keeps the URL, preset, and next action understandable instead of turning into a mysterious one-click shortcut.
Clipboard, preset, and launch intent stay readable together.
02Reuse the preset
Carry subtitle choices and cleaner labels into the moment you actually download.
Preset-driven workflow matters more when the preset remembers the parts people redo every day. In 0.4.0 that now includes subtitle behavior, cleaner grouping, and a flow that reads better in both the full window and tray panel.
Preset logic stays reusable instead of becoming repeated setup work.
03Follow the signal
Updates, notifications, logs, and history should point you straight to what changed.
A desktop downloader becomes more trustworthy when the app can surface the right update package, route a notification to the right place, and still leave enough raw output and history behind to explain the result.
Visible output plus guided attention makes the tool auditable.
Tray-friendly quick flow
Repeat downloads get faster without collapsing into a black-box shortcut.
Visible raw logs
When extractors break, the app still tells you what actually happened.
Subtitle-aware presets
Common video, audio, and subtitle targets become practical instead of repetitive.
Safer update path
App-update checks and package verification feel more deliberate in 0.4.0.
Product Proof
The interface speaks for itself.
The stage should feel stable.
As you move through quick flow, subtitle presets, verified updates, notification routing, history, and logs, the screenshot panel should stay pinned, theme-correct, and visually stable instead of collapsing or drifting.
Quick FlowTray-first repeat flow
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Active panel
Catch a copied link from the tray and launch a download fast.
HalalDL 0.4.0 adds a lighter repeat-download path. You can open the quick tray panel, pull in the copied link, choose a preset, and fire the job without walking the whole app every time.
- Tray-first panel keeps repeat downloads fast without hiding what will happen next
- Clipboard-aware flow reduces the copy-paste routine for everyday links
- Preset choice stays visible so the fast path still feels deliberate
Install
Full, Lite, or WinGet.
Pick the path that matches how hands-on you want to be.
Full is the default for most users. Lite is for people who want direct control over yt-dlp, ffmpeg, aria2, and optional runtime pieces. WinGet is convenient, but the download page is the better place to choose deliberately.
Recommended
Full build
Best first install for most people. The app handles more of the setup path so you spend less time chasing binaries.
- Recommended for most users
- Smoother first-run path
- Matches the site's trust-first install story
Power users
Lite build
Better when you already manage your own yt-dlp, ffmpeg, aria2, or related tooling and want that boundary to stay explicit.
4.3 MB
Download LitePackage manager
WinGet
Good for convenience and easy updates. Just do not assume it is the fastest path to the newest release.
winget install --id Asdmir786.HalalDLTrust
Direct about downloads.
Clear verification path.
Use this section for the practical check: release source, SHA256SUMS.txt, and SmartScreen context. It should read like a checklist, not a vague reassurance panel.
Download path
Download from GitHub Releases, verify SHA256, then decide how you want to handle the SmartScreen warning.
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Download only from the GitHub Releases page.
2
Open SHA256SUMS.txt and verify the installer before first run.
3
If SmartScreen warns, verify source plus checksum before continuing.
Public repo facts
Source, release history, and issue tracking stay tied to one public origin.
- Repository
- github.com/Asdmir786/HalalDL
- Latest release
- v0.4.0 · Apr 4, 2026
- First public release
- v0.1.0 · Jan 10, 2026
- Checksum sample
- f13ad15e...2b3c49
FAQ
Common questions.
The answers here should remove the practical uncertainty: install path, SmartScreen, telemetry, Windows support, and where updates really ship first.
Is HalalDL a cloud service?
No. HalalDL is a local desktop app. There is no account system, no hosted sync, and no telemetry layer in the product pitch or current release path.
Which build should most people use?
Use Full if you want the easiest install path. Use Lite if you prefer managing yt-dlp, ffmpeg, aria2, and optional runtime tools yourself.
Does HalalDL support macOS or Linux?
Not in the current release path. The project is explicitly Windows-first right now, targeting Windows 10 and Windows 11 on x64 hardware.
Why does SmartScreen warn on first run?
Current installers are not code-signed yet. The safe path is to download only from GitHub Releases and verify SHA256 against the SHA256SUMS.txt file attached to the release.
What is the canonical download source?
GitHub Releases is the direct source for the latest build. WinGet is supported, but the catalog can lag behind the latest GitHub release.
Does HalalDL send telemetry or analytics?
No telemetry is part of the current product story or release path. The value proposition is explicitly local-first and account-free.
Does the app bundle yt-dlp and ffmpeg?
The Full build is designed to manage the main toolchain for most users. The Lite build is for people who prefer bringing their own yt-dlp, ffmpeg, aria2, and related tooling.
Why are raw logs visible in the UI?
Because download tools fail in real ways. Keeping raw output visible makes the app easier to trust, debug, and support when site rules or extractor behavior change.
Can I use HalalDL without an internet account?
Yes. There is no app account, sign-in flow, or hosted dashboard involved in the normal desktop workflow.
What is the difference between Full and Lite?
Full aims to reduce setup work and is the recommended path for most users. Lite keeps the app leaner and expects you to manage the underlying tools yourself.
Is WinGet the fastest way to get new releases?
Not always. WinGet is convenient, but the authoritative and fastest path to the newest build is still GitHub Releases.
How should I verify an installer before first run?
Download from GitHub Releases, open the attached SHA256SUMS.txt file, and verify SHA256 before proceeding if you want an extra integrity check.
Is HalalDL meant for Windows only right now?
Yes. The project is explicitly positioned as Windows-first today, targeting Windows 10 and Windows 11 x64 systems.
Where should I report bugs or request features?
Use the GitHub issues flow for bugs and requests. That keeps the support path public, searchable, and tied to the actual release history.
Can I inspect exactly what changed between releases?
Yes. The website changelog gives a high-level summary, and each entry can link back to the matching GitHub Release for the full raw notes and assets.
Ready
Pick the build, then install with confidence.
Latest public release is v0.4.0, published Apr 4, 2026. Public release history goes back to v0.1.0 on Jan 10, 2026.