ChunkyMonkey auto-chunks large Git commits, checks Git LFS risk, and helps push large repositories with progress and safer smaller steps.
Publisher’s description
What is ChunkyMonkey?
ChunkyMonkey is a proprietary version control program for Windows from Pwlot. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.7, released on September 5, 2026. 5 versions are listed since May 6, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pwlot/ChunkyMonkey) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Desktop Git/LFS app for game, ML, media, and research repos.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ChunkyMonkey is a version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ChunkyMonkey 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:
1D18777338466DF0F056A21CA0BE6C98CFB518045E0F7D89A0A2EE94F1038ED5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.7Latest | September 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.9.6 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.9.5 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.0 | May 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1.3 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Pwlot.ChunkyMonkey -eChunkyMonkeySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTARTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Pwlot
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/pwlot/ChunkyMonkey
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.9.7
- Released
- September 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- chunkymonkey.dev
- winget ID
- Pwlot.ChunkyMonkey
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChunkyMonkey free?
ChunkyMonkey is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ChunkyMonkey 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.
How do I install ChunkyMonkey with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ChunkyMonkey be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ChunkyMonkey run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ChunkyMonkey?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 6, 2026.
Can I use ChunkyMonkey without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ChunkyMonkey?
Git, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
