Version control system
Publisher’s description
What is cvs?
cvs is an open-source version control program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. The main installer is 272 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,293 times. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and Mercurial.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (272 KB)
In short: cvs is an open-source version control tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is cvs safe to download?
- The file is served by ftp.gnu.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:
635828E428D8F57E239BDA9EADC05A26F12634DA83C5D8453AD5F90F5BD2F418· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11.22Latest | 272 KB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install cvs -yscoop install main/cvsProgram files (.exe): cvs.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install cvsInformation
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.11.22
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,293
- Website
- nongnu.org
- Chocolatey package
- cvs
- Scoop package
- main/cvs
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is cvs free?
Yes. cvs is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is cvs safe to download?
The download comes from ftp.gnu.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 cvs run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use cvs without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to cvs?
Git, GitHub CLI, Mercurial, GitTools GitVersion and Git Extensions. The alternatives page compares them.
