'ghq' provides a way to organize remote repository clones, like go get does. When you clone a remote repository by ghq get, ghq makes a directory under a specific root directory (by default ~/ghq) using the remote repository URL’s host and path.
Publisher’s description
What is ghq?
ghq by x-motemen is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.10.1, released on April 11, 2026. The version history goes back to November 9, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (x-motemen/ghq) has 3,792 stars. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Remote repository management made easy”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: ghq is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is ghq 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:
A526DA44D5F67250598FA95E5654815E9F672B2C05D1D98C28BCE0E60D3CFA6C· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the x-motemen/ghq repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Restricted token permissions8
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.1Latest | April 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.8.0 | March 25, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.7.1 | November 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id x-motemen.ghq -escoop install main/ghqProgram files (.exe): ghq.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ghqInformation
- Publisher
- x-motemen
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/x-motemen/ghq
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.10.1
- Released
- April 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- GitHub stars
- 3,792
- GitHub forks
- 210
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- x-motemen.ghq
- Scoop package
- main/ghq
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ghq free?
Yes. ghq is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ghq 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 ghq 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.
Does ghq run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ghq?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 9, 2024.
Can I use ghq without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ghq?
Git, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
