GG - Gui for JJ
Publisher’s description
What is GG?
GG is an open-source version control program for Windows from gulbanana. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.46.0, released on October 20, 2026. 6 versions are listed since March 9, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gulbanana/gg) has 870 stars. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and Git Extensions.
Project description on GitHub: “GG - Gui for JJ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GG is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GG 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:
6B83A091E29B40C1E674C9D0A02BF028E663DD4753BD057874DFCCEFF6676F7D· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.46.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.45.1 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.45.0 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.41.0 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.39.1 | March 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.39.0 | March 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gulbanana.gg -escoop install extras/ggmsiexec /i gg_0.46.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0217ACDC-7A8F-42AF-BE0E-10A43D12F129} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): gg.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ggInformation
- Publisher
- gulbanana
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gulbanana/gg
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.46.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 870
- GitHub forks
- 52
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- gulbanana.gg
- Scoop package
- extras/gg
- MSI product code
- {0217ACDC-7A8F-42AF-BE0E-10A43D12F129}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GG free?
Yes. GG is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is GG 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 GG 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 GG be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does GG 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 GG?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 9, 2026.
What are alternatives to GG?
Git, GitHub CLI, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
