BFG Repo-Cleaner removes large or troublesome blobs like git-filter-branch does, but faster
Publisher’s description
What is bfg?
bfg is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 47th by popularity among version control in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 14.7 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,375 times. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (14.7 MB)
In short: bfg is an open-source version control tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is bfg safe to download?
- The file is served by repo1.maven.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DFE2885ADC2916379093F02A80181200536856C9A987BF21C492E452ADEFEF7A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.15.0Latest | 14.7 MB | Any CPU Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install bfg-repo-cleaner -yscoop install main/bfgProgram files (.exe): bfg.jar.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install bfgInformation
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.15.0
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,375
- Website
- rtyley.github.io
- Chocolatey package
- bfg-repo-cleaner
- Scoop package
- main/bfg
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is bfg free?
Yes. bfg is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is bfg safe to download?
The download comes from repo1.maven.org; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
Does bfg run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use bfg without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to bfg?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
