A caching proxy for the GitHub CLI (gh) that eliminates redundant API calls, prevents rate limiting, and dramatically speeds up repeated commands.
Built for AI agent workflows where multiple agents (Copilot CLI, coding agents, MCP servers) hammer the same gh commands simultaneously.
Highlights
- 10x faster cached responses (~0.1s vs ~1s)
- Singleflight coalescing — 5 agents asking the same thing = 1 API call
- Allowlist-based — only caches known-safe read-only commands
- Auto-invalidation — mutations flush related cache entries
- Web dashboard — real-time hit rates, per-command stats, request log
- Drop-in replacement — just use ghx instead of gh
- No gh required — auto-downloads GitHub CLI on first use if not installed
Publisher’s description
What is ghx?
ghx is an open-source version control program for Windows from Bruno Borges. It is written in Go.
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 1.5.5, released on September 4, 2026. 5 versions are listed since April 17, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (brunoborges/ghx) has 107 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “GitHub CLI Cache Proxy. Caching daemon for the gh CLI to prevent API rate limiting.”
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: ghx is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is ghx 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:
73A32B8F025463DEA659733B6283CCF756679A1C91277F6C4B08E7E48E001CFE· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.5Latest | September 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.4 | July 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.3 | June 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.2 | May 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.1 | April 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BrunoBorges.ghx -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bruno Borges
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/brunoborges/ghx
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.5.5
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 107
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- brunoborges.github.io
- winget ID
- BrunoBorges.ghx
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ghx free?
Yes. ghx is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ghx 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 ghx 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 ghx run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ghx?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 17, 2026.
Can I use ghx without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ghx?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
