A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Fork - a fast and friendly git client?
Fork - a fast and friendly git client by Fork is proprietary Windows software in the version control category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 76.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.24.0, released on November 7, 2026. The version history goes back to August 19, 2023: 35 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Fork - a fast and friendly git client is a version control tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fork - a fast and friendly git client safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.fork.dev, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
49F861A587A8D7C5D56E2EF0C38AFCFB52B5D4B469E640314F941A681D83899F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (November 8, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 35 versions ›35 versions over 3 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.24.0Latest | November 7, 2026 | 76.2 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.23.2 | November 2, 2026 | 76.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.21.0 | July 17, 2026 | 75.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.20.1 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.20.0 | June 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.19.0 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.18.0 | March 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.17.1 | March 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Fork.Fork -eFork-2.24.0.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fork
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.24.0
- Released
- November 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 23, 2023
- Versions listed
- 35
- Updates / year
- 10.9
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 8
- Website
- fork.dev
- winget ID
- Fork.Fork
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fork - a fast and friendly git client free?
Fork - a fast and friendly git client 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 Fork - a fast and friendly git client safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.fork.dev, 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 Fork - a fast and friendly git client 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 Fork - a fast and friendly git client be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Fork - a fast and friendly git client 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 Fork - a fast and friendly git client?
The versions page lists all 35 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 19, 2023.
Can I use Fork - a fast and friendly git client without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Fork - a fast and friendly git client?
Git, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and ghq. The alternatives page compares them.