HydraCast

by rhshouravv6.5.0

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

RTSP live streaming scheduler for local media — web UI included.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id rhshourav.Hydracast --exact --version 6.5.0

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

Silent install command for HydraCast

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

One-line silent install (x64)

HydraCast-6.5.0-Setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for HydraCast →

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About

HydraCast is a lightweight Python application that turns your media files into continuous 24/7 live RTSP and HLS broadcast streams. It manages multiple FFmpeg processes, integrates with MediaMTX for stream serving, and exposes a full-featured Web Dashboard for remote control.

Installers · v6.5.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	-		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 HydraCast.

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 HydraCast on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id rhshourav.Hydracast --exact --version 6.5.0. winget downloads the installer from rhshourav and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install HydraCast silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id rhshourav.Hydracast --exact 6.5.0 --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 HydraCast?

HydraCast uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: HydraCast-6.5.0-Setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall HydraCast via winget?

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

Is HydraCast free?

HydraCast is distributed under HYDRACAST SOFTWARE LICENSE. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/rhshourav/HydraCast) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does HydraCast 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 HydraCast directly from the publisher.

How do I keep HydraCast up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id rhshourav.Hydracast --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of HydraCast from microsoft/winget-pkgs.