GistGet is a tool that synchronizes your WinGet package list with GitHub Gist,
enabling easy backup and restoration of your installed packages across multiple machines.
Publisher’s description
What is GistGet?
GistGet by NuitsJp is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.2, released on May 6, 2026. The version history goes back to December 21, 2025: 10 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nuitsjp/GistGet) has 3 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GistGet is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is GistGet 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:
519F34EBD7D5F708E5CA781249DD0EC08E42DF6075E1FF2A311CA18DC1FCBFAA· 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 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.2Latest | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.1 | January 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.0 | January 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.0 | January 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.4 | January 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.1 | December 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.0 | December 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.0 | December 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NuitsJp.GistGet -eProgram files (.exe): gistget.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NuitsJp
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nuitsjp/GistGet
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Released
- May 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 3
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NuitsJp.GistGet
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GistGet free?
Yes. GistGet is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GistGet 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 GistGet 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 GistGet 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 GistGet?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 21, 2025.
Can I use GistGet without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to GistGet?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
