An installer for GitHub releases.
Publisher’s description
What is ghr?
ghr is an open-source version control program for Windows from cataggar. It is written in Zig.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.0, released on October 16, 2026. 17 versions are listed since April 16, 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 (cataggar/ghr) has 6 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “A toolkit for GitHub releases.”
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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: ghr is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is ghr 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:
560A6FBCC7D4D95B9E4B1D1C1E282D293939D6A6FA558249CBA8E513C0057A8A· 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 17 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.0Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.8.1 | September 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.7.0 | July 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.9 | July 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.6.7 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.6.6 | July 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.6.5 | July 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.4 | June 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id cataggar.ghr -eProgram files (.exe): ghr.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ghrInformation
- Publisher
- cataggar
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cataggar/ghr
- Written in
- Zig
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.9.0
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 17
- GitHub stars
- 6
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- cataggar.ghr
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ghr free?
Yes. ghr is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ghr 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 ghr 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 ghr run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ghr?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 16, 2026.
Can I use ghr without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ghr?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
