Hydra

by Los Broxasv4.3.0

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

A game launcher with its own embedded BitTorrent client.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id HydraLauncher.Hydra --exact --version 4.3.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Hydra

Hydra uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

hydralauncher-4.3.0-setup.exe /S /currentuser

See the full silent install reference for Hydra →

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About

Hydra is a Game Launcher with its own embedded BitTorrent Client. The launcher is written in TypeScript (Electron) and Python, which handles the torrenting system by using libtorrent.

Installers · v4.3.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Hydra.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Hydra on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id HydraLauncher.Hydra --exact --version 4.3.0. winget downloads the installer from Los Broxas and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Hydra silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id HydraLauncher.Hydra --exact 4.3.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Hydra?

Hydra uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: hydralauncher-4.3.0-setup.exe /S /currentuser. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Hydra via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id HydraLauncher.Hydra --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Hydra's Apps & Features entry.

Is Hydra free?

Hydra is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/hydralauncher/hydra) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Hydra work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Hydra directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Hydra up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id HydraLauncher.Hydra --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Hydra from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

4.3.0latest
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