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Download bit 1.1.2 for Windows

Modernized git CLI

Modernized git CLI

Publisher’s description

What is bit?

bit is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category.

Installation and requirements

The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).

Popularity and file types

The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,009 times. Similar programs include Yarn, Go Programming Language and LLVM.

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
  • Portable: runs without installation

Cons

  • No native ARM64 build

In short: bit is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.

Is bit safe to download?

  • The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
  • The download link uses HTTPS
  • A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file: D9203188A9564C04C1CFC4F2985CA36124BCF2F4AB993A93FE05D6EE96E948F4 · Open the VirusTotal report for this hash
  • The link has not been checked yet
  • 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 ›
VersionDateSizeFiles
1.1.2Latest — 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
chocochoco install bit -y
scoopscoop install main/bit

Program files (.exe): bit.exe

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Information

Category
Languages & SDKs
Licence
Apache-2.0
Price
Free
Source code
github.com
Requires
Windows 11 / 10
Architecture
64-bit, 32-bit
Installer
Portable
Version
1.1.2
Versions listed
1
Chocolatey downloads
5,009
Website
github.com
Chocolatey package
bit
Scoop package
main/bit

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Frequently asked questions

Is bit free?

Yes. bit is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Is bit safe to download?

The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 bit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?

There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.

Can I use bit without administrator rights?

Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.

What are alternatives to bit?

Yarn, Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno and CMake. The alternatives page compares them.

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