Chickenwing

Chickenwing 0.1.2

Terminal-first YouTube downloader powered by yt-dlp.

  • By Chyckenwing
  • Proprietary
  • Portable
  • Updated May 8, 2026
Download for Windows

About Chickenwing

Chickenwing is a fast terminal downloader for YouTube links and search-driven downloads. It supports direct video downloads, audio mode, a dedicated download folder, and a self-contained console-style launch experience.

What's new in 0.1.2

Bundle ffmpeg into the Windows package so Chickenwing installs as a self-contained downloader.

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherChyckenwing
Version0.1.2
Release date2026-05-08
LicenseProprietary
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDChyckenwing.Chickenwing

Install Chickenwing from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Chyckenwing.Chickenwing -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Chyckenwing.Chickenwing -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Chyckenwing.Chickenwing -e

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Chickenwing version history

0.1.0 Apr 29, 2026

First public Windows release of Chickenwing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chickenwing free?

Chickenwing is proprietary software from Chyckenwing. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Chickenwing?

The latest version is 0.1.2, released on May 8, 2026.

Is it safe to download Chickenwing?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 63799a527ef6143570095d53ffd6fb37da537894a8873fbda2f3a5e9beec11db.

Which Windows versions does Chickenwing support?

Chickenwing runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall Chickenwing?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Chickenwing and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Chyckenwing.Chickenwing -e.

Is there a portable version of Chickenwing?

Yes. Chickenwing is available as a portable ZIP archive (chickenwing-windows-x64-v0.1.2.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

Alternatives to Chickenwing

Other Download Managers programs for Windows from different developers.